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FDA Food Low Class III Terminated

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

Reported: April 18, 2018 Initiated: March 20, 2018 #F-1109-2018

Product Description

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
167 cases
Distribution
Nationwide; DE, MD, VA, NC
Location
Winston Salem, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ). Recalled by Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. Units affected: 167 cases.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 18, 2018. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1109-2018.