CLASS III Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Diet Pepsi recalled by Pepsico

Pepsico is recalling Diet Pepsi, distributed in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 13 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot XXXTT051081, Use By Date AUG 20 18 Lot XXXTT060581, Use By Date SEP 17 18

Quantity recalled12482 cases Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz. 6 pk

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-1731-2018
FDA event ID: 80526
Recalling firm: Pepsico, Purchase, NY
Brand: Diet Pepsi
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Jul 2018
FDA classified: 2 Aug 2018
Reported: 8 Aug 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Candy

Timeline

13 Jul 2018	Recall initiated by company
2 Aug 2018	Classified by FDA	+20 days
8 Aug 2018	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

Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz cans, 6 pack, are recalled due to undeclared Aspartame.

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz cans, 6-pack. UPC on case label is 0 12000 16314 2. The product's case label is read in parts: "***diet pepsi***CARBONATED WATER, CARAMEL COLOR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS), SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CAFFEINE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID***"

Where it was distributed

distributed in AK, ID, MT, OR, and WA

Alaska Idaho Montana Oregon Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz cans, 6 pack, are recalled due to undeclared Aspartame.

Which lots are affected?

Lot XXXTT051081, Use By Date AUG 20 18 Lot XXXTT060581, Use By Date SEP 17 18

Where was it sold?

distributed in AK, ID, MT, OR, and 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 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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