Pepsico Inc

Recall #F-1731-2018 · Initiated 2018-07-13

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What happened

PepsiCo is recalling Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz cans sold in 6-packs because they contain aspartame, which was not listed on the label. The product was distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Who is at risk

People with phenylketonuria (PKU) or those who avoid aspartame for other health reasons should be concerned, as they would not have known this sweetener was in the product.

What to do

If you purchased Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz 6-packs (UPC 0 12000 16314 2) in the affected states and have concerns about aspartame consumption, stop drinking the product and contact PepsiCo or your retailer for a refund or replacement.

Product

Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz cans, 6-pack. UPC on case label is 0 12000 16314 2. The product's case label is read in parts: "***diet pepsi***CARBONATED WATER, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CAFFEINE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID***"

Reason for recall

Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz cans, 6 pack, are recalled due to undeclared Aspartame.

Quantity affected

12482 cases Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz. 6 pk

Distribution

distributed in AK, ID, MT, OR, and WA

Lot / code info

Lot XXXTT051081, Use By Date AUG 20 18 Lot XXXTT060581, Use By Date SEP 17 18

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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