CLASS III Food recall · Reported 3 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer recalled by Swire Coca Cola U
Swire Coca Cola USA is recalling Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Sep 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1988-2018
- FDA event ID
- 81051
- Recalling firm
- Swire Coca Cola USA, West Valley City, UT
- Brand
- Caffeine-Free Barq
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Sep 2018
- FDA classified
- 26 Sep 2018
- Reported
- 3 Oct 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Visit
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Product category
- Soda
Timeline
| 12 Sep 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Sep 2018 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 3 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Recalling Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack due to mislabeling.
Product as listed by the FDA
Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack, 12 oz cans
Where it was distributed
Nationwide. No govt/VA/military or foreign consignees.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Recalling Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack due to mislabeling.
Which lots are affected?
MAY 2719 TOC MAY 2719 TOD
Where was it sold?
Nationwide. No govt/VA/military or foreign consignees.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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