A&W Cream Soda Recalled for Incorrect Caffeine-Free Labeling
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group is recalling A&W Cream Soda cans because they are labeled 'caffeine free' but contain caffeine.
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, but the hazard is a minor labeling error regarding caffeine content without reported injuries or high-risk pathogens, fitting the Moderate criteria for minor labeling errors.
Plain-English summary
The American Bottling Company is recalling 12-ounce cans of A&W Cream Soda. The recall was initiated because the front panel of the cans bears the statement "caffeine free," but the product actually contains caffeine.
The recall involves 10,292 cases, with each case containing 12 cans. The affected products were distributed in the United States to California, Nevada, and Idaho. There are no foreign consignees. The specific lot codes for the recalled product are G5184VE and G5195VE.
Consumers who have purchased these specific cans should check the lot codes on the bottom of the can. If the lot code matches G5184VE or G5195VE, consumers should stop consuming the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- A&W Cream Soda 12 FL OZ (355 mL)
- Manufacturer
- Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc
- 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 Codes: G5184VE and G5195VE
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