CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Mar 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dr Pepper recalled by Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling is recalling Dr Pepper, distributed in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska. The recall was initiated on 12 Feb 2018 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-0907-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79216
- Recalling firm
- Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling, Lenexa, KS
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Feb 2018
- FDA classified
- 7 Mar 2018
- Reported
- 14 Mar 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 12 Feb 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Mar 2018 | Classified by FDA | +23 days |
| 14 Mar 2018 | 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
Sharp edges were observed on several of the cans which have the potential of causing cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.
Product as listed by the FDA
Dr Pepper, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 and 24 packs, Canned under the authority of Dr Pepper Company, Plano, TX
Where it was distributed
Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE.
Questions about this recall
Is Dr Pepper recalled?
Yes. Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling recalled Dr Pepper on 12 Feb 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0907-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Sharp edges were observed on several of the cans which have the potential of causing cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.
Which lots are affected?
12 packs: Oct 15 18 LXB; 24 packs: Oct 01 18 LXE, Oct 08 18 L XE
Where was it sold?
Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE.
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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