Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc. Purchase, NY 10577. UPC 0 12000 20506 4 (can) UPC 0 12000 20507 1 (12 pack carton)

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1738-2022) was formally reported on September 28, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 17, 2022. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Pepsico Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Purchase, NY. Federal records indicate 6496 - 12 pack cases units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: The outer wraps match the liquid in the can (Zero Sugar - Mountain Dew Major Melon) however the primary package (can) is incorrect (Full Sugar Mountain Dew Major Melon). Product inside can matches the product/nutritiona… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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