Coca-Cola Recalls Diet Dr. Pepper Labeled as Regular Dr. Pepper
Coca-Cola is recalling 4,772 cases of Diet Dr. Pepper that were incorrectly labeled as containing regular Dr. Pepper. The product was distributed in six southeastern states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding product identity (Diet vs. Regular), which fits the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination without reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling 4,772 cases of Diet Dr. Pepper, 8 x 12 fl. oz. PET bottles, due to a labeling error. The product was bottled under the authority of Dr. Pepper Company in Plano, Texas, and carries the lot code APR1315CVE.
The recall was initiated because the Diet Dr. Pepper product was labeled as containing regular Dr. Pepper. This mislabeling could be a concern for consumers who are avoiding sugar or specific ingredients found in regular soda.
The affected product was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Consumers who have this product should check their labels and stop consuming it if it matches the description and lot code provided.
The recalled product
- Product
- Diet Dr. Pepper, 8 x 12 fl. oz. PET bottle, Bottled under the authority of Dr. Pepper Company, 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 85024.
- Manufacturer
- Coca-Cola Company (The)
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot Code/Time Stamp: APR1315CVE
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