CLASS III Food recall · Reported 18 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Diet Pepsi; Now Aspartame Free;; Bottles recalled by Pepsi Cola Bottling
Pepsi Cola Bottling is recalling Diet Pepsi; Now Aspartame Free;; Bottles; 6, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Mar 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-1109-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79616
- Recalling firm
- Pepsi Cola Bottling, Winston Salem, NC
- Brand
- Diet Pepsi
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 18 Apr 2018
- Reported
- 18 Apr 2018
- 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
- Other
Timeline
| 20 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Case labeling (shrink-wrap labeling) for Diet Pepsi 6 packs (6-16oz bottles) may indicate that the product is "Now Aspartame Free" when the product actually contains aspartame. The individual 16 oz. bottles have aspartame declared in the ingredient statements. The outer wrapping has the incorrect/misdeclared "Now Aspartame Free" declaration.
Product as listed by the FDA
Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ)
Where it was distributed
Nationwide; DE, MD, VA, NC
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Case labeling (shrink-wrap labeling) for Diet Pepsi 6 packs (6-16oz bottles) may indicate that the product is "Now Aspartame Free" when the product actually contains aspartame. The individual 16 oz. bottles have aspartame declared in the ingredient statements. The outer wrapping has the incorrect/misdeclared "Now Aspartame Free" declaration.
Which lots are affected?
Production Code: ttttPS031481 where 'tttt' stands for the 4-digit time code starting with time code 0647 and ending approximately 0730. The first package code would then be 0647PS031481 and a best taste date code on all packages of JUN 18 18. UPC on incorrect/old RSW secondary package - 012000100413 Best taste date code on all packages of JUN 18 18.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide; DE, MD, VA, NC
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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