CLASS III Food recall · Reported 24 Apr 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste recalled by Pepsico
Pepsico is recalling Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 5 Apr 2019 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-1287-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82592
- Recalling firm
- Pepsico, Purchase, NY
- Brand
- Diet Pepsi
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Apr 2019
- FDA classified
- 13 Apr 2019
- Reported
- 24 Apr 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Apr 2019 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
| 24 Apr 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +11 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The outer case indicates that the product contains Aspartame; however, the wrap on the individual cans state that the product is Aspartame free.
Product as listed by the FDA
Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste; 12 fl. oz. cans; Sold in 6,12, 20, 24 and 36-packs 12-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17186 4: 20-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17184 0: 24-Pack Cube UPC: 0 12000 17185 7: 24-Pack Slab UPC: 0 12000 17178 9: 36-Pack UPC: 1 12000 17180 2
Where it was distributed
Southern CA. Distribution list is forthcoming.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The outer case indicates that the product contains Aspartame; however, the wrap on the individual cans state that the product is Aspartame free.
Which lots are affected?
XXXXRW032691A, Use by July 08 19; XXXXRW040391A, Use by July 15, 19.
Where was it sold?
Southern CA. Distribution list is forthcoming.
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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