CLASS III Food recall · Reported 13 Nov 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dr. Pepper of Cans in cardboard cases recalled
Epic Enterprises, Incorporated is recalling Dr. Pepper of Cans in cardboard cases: Produced under the authority of Dr. Pepper/Seven, distributed in Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 16 Oct 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-0125-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84069
- Recalling firm
- Epic Enterprises, Incorporated, Ayer, MA
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Oct 2019
- FDA classified
- 6 Nov 2019
- Reported
- 13 Nov 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 16 Oct 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 13 Nov 2019 | 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
Product contains undeclared sweetener - 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
Dr. Pepper 24 pack of 12 FL OZ Cans (288 FL OZ) in cardboard cases: Produced under the authority of Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024; Best Before: JUN 29 20; Case UPC: 078000082104; Can UPC: 07831504
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed in CT, ME, RI
Questions about this recall
Is Dr. Pepper of Cans in cardboard cases: Produced under the authority of Dr. Pepper/Seven recalled?
Yes. Epic Enterprises, Incorporated recalled Dr. Pepper of Cans in cardboard cases: Produced under the authority of Dr. Pepper/Seven on 16 Oct 2019. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0125-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains undeclared sweetener - aspartame
Which lots are affected?
Outer wrap Dates: Ship To Satelite 03/09/2020; Ship To Trade 05/18/2020; Best Taste Before 06/29/2020 Case date: JUN 29 20 Case Lot: XXXXEA09239CD Can date: JUN 29 20 Can Lot: XXXXEA09239C
Where was it sold?
Products were distributed in CT, ME, RI
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 21 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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