CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 Aug 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fanta Zero Sugar orange (1.25 PT) recalled by RQA
RQA is recalling Fanta Zero Sugar orange (1.25 PT), distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 28 Jun 2023 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-1456-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92624
- Recalling firm
- RQA, Orland Park, IL
- Brand
- Fanta Zero
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Jun 2023
- FDA classified
- 22 Aug 2023
- Reported
- 30 Aug 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Soda
Timeline
| 28 Jun 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 30 Aug 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm discovered that bottles labeled as Fanta Orange Zero Sugar actually contains regular Fanta Orange. The regular product contains 73g of sugar where the Fanta Zero contains 0g of sugar.
Product as listed by the FDA
FANTA ZERO SUGAR orange 20 FL OZ (1.25 PT) 591 mL UPC 0 49000 04143 9 THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Where it was distributed
Product was shipped to retail facilities in NC, SC & VA.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm discovered that bottles labeled as Fanta Orange Zero Sugar actually contains regular Fanta Orange. The regular product contains 73g of sugar where the Fanta Zero contains 0g of sugar.
Which lots are affected?
On lid - AUG 28 On bottle - AUG2823 SYD 2145 WV2 - 21500 WV2
Where was it sold?
Product was shipped to retail facilities in NC, SC & VA.
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 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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