Dr Pepper Recall Issued After Sugar Mix Up in Thousands of Cans
A recall has been issued for thousands of cases of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar that were mislabeled and contained the full-sugar product, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The products were distributed to retailers in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Newsweek contacted Keurig Dr Pepper, which owns the product in the United States, and PepsiCo, which bottled the beverages, for comment via email outside of regular working hours.
Why It Matters
This mislabeling poses potential health risks to consumers, particularly for individuals managing conditions like diabetes or those monitoring their sugar intake
The FDA has issued a Class II risk classification for the recall, indicating that the consumption of the mislabeled products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
What To Know
The FDA said the company-initiated recall affects 19,203 cases of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar 12-fluid ounce cans, sold in 12-pack and 24-pack cartons.
The affected cans were produced at a Pepsi bottling facility in Jacksonville, Florida, which is licensed to manufacture Keurig Dr Pepper products, according to the FDA.
The affected products have the product code XXXXRS05165, and a best-by date of February 16, 2026.
The recall was initiated on May 23, 2025, and the FDA classified it as a Class II recall on June 5, 2025.
A can of regular Dr Pepper contains 39 grams of sugar, while the Zero Sugar version has zero grams, but contains the artificial sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame potassium.
There were 241 FDA food and beverage recalls in 2024, which was an increase of eight percent from the previous year, according to a report published by the nonprofit Public Interest Research Group.
Undeclared allergens or ingredients was the single biggest cause for recalls that year.
Last year, Dr Pepper tied with Pepsi to become the second most popular soda in the U.S. after Coca Cola, according to data from Beverage Digest.
What Happens Next
The FDA and Dr Pepper are working to ensure that all affected products are removed from store shelves promptly.
Consumers in the affected states should remain vigilant and check their purchases to ensure they have not bought the mislabeled product.
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