CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dr. Pepper Cherry cans), Manufactured under the authority recalled
The Coca-Cola is recalling Dr. Pepper Cherry cans), Manufactured under the authority of Doctor Pepper Company, 5301, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 31 Mar 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-0561-2017
- FDA event ID
- 73831
- Recalling firm
- The Coca-Cola, Atlanta, GA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 31 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 5 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 14 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 31 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +249 days |
| 14 Dec 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product contains undeclared High-fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).
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 Cherry, 12oz (12 pack cans), Manufactured under the authority of Doctor Pepper Company, 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX.
Where it was distributed
CA
Questions about this recall
Is Dr. Pepper Cherry cans), Manufactured under the authority of Doctor Pepper Company, 5301 recalled?
Yes. The Coca-Cola recalled Dr. Pepper Cherry cans), Manufactured under the authority of Doctor Pepper Company, 5301 on 31 Mar 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0561-2017.
Why was it recalled?
The product contains undeclared High-fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).
Which lots are affected?
Date Code: NOV2116DDB
Where was it sold?
CA
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 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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