The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2848-2015·Announced 2015-07-22

Dr. Pepper Snapple Recalls Diet Bubba Cola Due to Labeling Errors

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group is recalling Diet Bubba Cola because the label fails to declare specific ingredients and displays the wrong product type.

What this means for you

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 III and involves minor labeling errors regarding undeclared ingredients and incorrect product type identification, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc is recalling 4,158 cases of 20-ounce bottles of Diet Bubba Cola. The recall was initiated after a retail store notified the firm that the ingredient statement on the label does not declare citric acid, potassium benzoate, aspartame, or acesulfame potassium. Additionally, the product contains the label for a regular drink instead of a diet drink.

The affected product was distributed by Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Ltd. and shipped to California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. The recall involves specific code dates including September 12, 2015, and November 4, 2015.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the missing ingredients or the incorrect 'regular' drink designation. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall, indicating that while there is a possibility of adverse health consequences, it is unlikely to cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Diet Bubba Cola, 20 FL. OZ (1.25 PT) 591 mL INGREDIENTS: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, CAFFEINE. DISTRIBUTED BY: SAVE-A-LOT FOOD STORES, LTD. EARTH CITY, MO 63045 0 51933 34484 6

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 (8)

  • 0729CB5FCT619
  • SEPT 12
  • 2015
  • SEPT122015WV2
  • 0932CB5CCT619
  • NOV 04
  • 2015 & 0932CB5CCT619
  • NOV042015WV2

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

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