CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
A&W Cream Soda, Caffeine Free recalled by Chesterman
Chesterman is recalling A&W Cream Soda, Caffeine Free, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Oct 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0675-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75500
- Recalling firm
- Chesterman, Sioux City, IA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Oct 2016
- FDA classified
- 8 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 14 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Soda
Timeline
| 25 Oct 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +44 days |
| 14 Dec 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product is labeled "caffeine free" but testing revealed the presence of caffeine.
Product as listed by the FDA
A&W Cream Soda, 20 FL OZ, Caffeine Free
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to AR, CO, IA, KS, MN, NE, OK, SD, and TN
ArkansasColoradoIowaKansasMinnesotaNebraskaOklahomaSouth DakotaTennessee
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product is labeled "caffeine free" but testing revealed the presence of caffeine.
Which lots are affected?
Nov0716PLE, Nov2116PLB, Dec1216PLC, Jan0217PLA
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to AR, CO, IA, KS, MN, NE, OK, SD, and TN
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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