A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free

Product is labeled "caffeine free" but testing revealed the presence of caffeine.

Recall #: F-0675-2017
Affected scope: 1,010/24/20 fl oz/bottles/cases
Initiated: October 25, 2016

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Chesterman Co recalled A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free - a moderate-severity action.

A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free was recalled by Chesterman Co in December 14, 2016. Reason: Product is labeled "caffeine free" but testing revealed the presence of caffeine.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0675-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Chesterman Co issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product is labeled "caffeine free" but testing revealed the presence of caffeine..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: December 14, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0675-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free

Reason for recall

Product is labeled "caffeine free" but testing revealed the presence of caffeine.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0675-2017
Date reported	December 14, 2016
Date initiated	October 25, 2016
Recalling firm	Chesterman Co
Firm location	Sioux City, IA
Affected scope	1,010/24/20 fl oz/bottles/cases
Distribution	Product was distributed to AR, CO, IA, KS, MN, NE, OK, SD, and TN

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free. Recalled by Chesterman Co. Units affected: 1,010/24/20 fl oz/bottles/cases.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Product is labeled "caffeine free" but testing revealed the presence of caffeine.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 14, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0675-2017.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Product was distributed to AR, CO, IA, KS, MN, NE, OK, SD, and TN.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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