A recall of mislabeled circumstances of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar has been upgraded amid a severe well being danger, in keeping with the US Meals and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA and Dr. Pepper introduced a voluntary recall final month of 19,203 12-pack and 24-pack circumstances of 12-ounce cans of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar.
The circumstances of soda have been discovered to comprise “full sugar.”
Late final week, the FDA’s recall was upgraded to Class II.
The FDA defines a Class II recall as “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
As a result of the cans have been mislabeled as having zero sugar, they may trigger a well being danger for diabetics or others who must restrict their sugar consumption or keep away from it altogether.
An everyday 12-ounce can of Dr. Pepper accommodates 39 grams of sugar, in keeping with its diet details label.
The recalled cans have been produced by Jacksonville, Florida-based Pepsi Drinks Firm, which is licensed to fabricate Dr. Pepper merchandise.
The Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar cans in query have the product code XXXXRS05165 with a “best by” date of Feb. 16, 2026.
The gentle drink was distributed to retailers in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
No different Dr. Pepper merchandise have been impacted by the recall.
Fox Information Digital reached out to Dr. Pepper and Pepsi Drinks Co. for remark.
