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FDA (Food enforcement)Recalled 2018-03-20closedclass iii

Pepsi Cola Bottling Company: Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ)

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Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ)

  • UPC 012000100413

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Pepsi Cola Bottling Company is recalling Diet Pepsi 6-packs containing six 16-ounce bottles because the outer shrink-wrap labeling incorrectly states the product is "Now Aspartame Free" when the product actually contains aspartame. The individual bottles themselves correctly list aspartame in their ingredient statements, but the outer case labeling is misdeclared. This recall affects approximately 167 cases distributed nationwide, with concentrations in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina.

The affected product has a best taste date of JUN 18 18 and production codes between 0647PS031481 and 0730PS031481. The UPC on the incorrect outer packaging is 012000100413. The source document does not specify what consumers should do with recalled product.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

Details from the source

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. Distribution: Nationwide; DE, MD, VA, NC Quantity: 167 cases Lot/code info: 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.

Source

Official record: FDA (Food enforcement) ↗

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