Why it was recalled
Case labeling (shrink-wrap labeling) for Diet Pepsi 6 packs (6-16oz bottles) may indicate that the product is "Now Aspartame Free" when the product actually contains aspartame. The individual 16 oz. bottles have aspartame declared in the ingredient statements. The outer wrapping has the incorrect/misdeclared "Now Aspartame Free" declaration.
Product description
Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ)
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Production Code: ttttPS031481 where 'tttt' stands for the 4-digit time code starting with time code 0647 and ending approximately 0730. The first package code would then be 0647PS031481 and a best taste date code on all packages of JUN 18 18. UPC on incorrect/old RSW secondary package - 012000100413 Best taste date code on all packages of JUN 18 18.
Where it was sold
Nationwide; DE, MD, VA, NC
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1109-2018
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 20, 2018
- FDA report date
- Apr 18, 2018
- Quantity
- 167 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1109-2018, exactly as published.
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- City
- Winston Salem
- State
- NC
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 79616
- Address
- 3425 Myer Lee Dr
- Code information
- Production Code: ttttPS031481 where 'tttt' stands for the 4-digit time code starting with time code 0647 and ending approximately 0730. The first package code would then be 0647PS031481 and a best taste date code on all packages of JUN 18 18. UPC on incorrect/old RSW secondary package - 012000100413 Best taste date code on all packages of JUN 18 18.
- Postal code
- 27101-6209
- Report date
- Apr 18, 2018
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1109-2018
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Pepsi Cola Bottling Company
- Product quantity
- 167 cases
- Termination date
- May 24, 2018
- Reason for recall
- Case labeling (shrink-wrap labeling) for Diet Pepsi 6 packs (6-16oz bottles) may indicate that the product is "Now Aspartame Free" when the product actually contains aspartame. The individual 16 oz. bottles have aspartame declared in the ingredient statements. The outer wrapping has the incorrect/misdeclared "Now Aspartame Free" declaration.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ)
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide; DE, MD, VA, NC
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 20, 2018
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Apr 18, 2018