CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Diet Dr Pepper can recalled by Coca-Cola Company (The)
Coca-Cola Company (The) is recalling Diet Dr Pepper can, distributed in Arizona, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 29 Apr 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-2643-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74183
- Recalling firm
- Coca-Cola Company (The), Atlanta, GA
- Brand
- Diet Dr
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Apr 2016
- FDA classified
- 30 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 12 Oct 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 29 Apr 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +154 days |
| 12 Oct 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
In a small percentage of the cans, when opened, the oval covering for the hole, which normally is pushed down into the can, instead opens upward. This produces a loud "pop" sound. Recall initiated on 4/29/16.
Product as listed by the FDA
Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 078000083132; Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/20 pack, UPC 078000083095; Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Dr Pepper , 12 oz. can/ 20 pack, UPC 078000082098; Dr Pepper 12 oz. can/ 12 pack, UPC 078000082166; Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 078000082135
Where it was distributed
AZ, OR, & WA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
In a small percentage of the cans, when opened, the oval covering for the hole, which normally is pushed down into the can, instead opens upward. This produces a loud "pop" sound. Recall initiated on 4/29/16.
Which lots are affected?
Date Code/Lot Code - UPC 078000083132 - JUL1116TRD; UPC N/A - JUL1116TRC & JUL116TRC; UPC 078000083095 - JUL1116TRC; UPC N/A - JAN0917TRD; UPC 078000082098 - JAN0917TRD; UPC 078000082166 - JAN0917TRD & JAN0917TRE; UPC 078000082135 - JAN0917TRD
Where was it sold?
AZ, OR, & WA
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 74183| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Coca-Cola can recalledCoca-Cola | Coca-Cola Company (The) | Other | AZ, OR, WA | |
| CLASS II | Sprite Zero can recalled by Coca-Cola Company (The)Sprite Zero | Coca-Cola Company (The) | Other | AZ, OR, WA |
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