FDA recalls over 19,000 cases of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar due to mislabeling sugar content risks
Thousands of mislabeled Dr Pepper Zero Sugar cans found to contain regular soda, posing health risks for sugar-sensitive consumers.
USA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of 19,203 cases of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar after discovering that the cans were mistakenly filled with the regular, full-sugar version.
The mislabeling incident has raised health concerns, particularly for individuals managing diabetes or monitoring their sugar intake.
Distributed across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, the recalled products were sold in 12-pack and 24-pack cartons of 12-fluid ounce cans.
The affected items were produced at a PepsiCo bottling facility in Jacksonville, Florida, which is licensed to manufacture Keurig Dr Pepper beverages.
The impacted cans can be identified by the product code XXXXRS05165 and have a best-by date of February 16, 2026.
The recall was voluntarily initiated by the manufacturer on May 23, 2025, and was officially classified by the FDA as a Class II recall on June 5, 2025. This classification suggests the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.
Regular Dr Pepper contains 39 grams of sugar per can, in contrast to Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, which contains zero grams of sugar but includes artificial sweeteners like aspartame and acesulfame potassium.
This incident adds to a growing trend of food and beverage recalls. In 2024, the FDA recorded 241 recalls, marking an 8% increase from the previous year, with undeclared allergens and ingredients being the most common causes.
According to Beverage Digest, Dr Pepper tied with Pepsi in 2024 as the second most popular soda in the U.S., following Coca-Cola.
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