CLASS III Food recall · Reported 28 Sep 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero recalled by Pepsico

Pepsico is recalling Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, sold as Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Aug 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesProd Code - XXXXDW071521, Use By Date - OCT 24, 2022 o 07 = Production Month o 15 = Production Day o 2 = Production Year (2022 10-year increments) o 1 = Line Number

Quantity recalled6496 - 12 pack cases

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-1738-2022
FDA event ID: 90779
Recalling firm: Pepsico, Purchase, NY
Brand: Mountain Dew
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Aug 2022
FDA classified: 16 Sep 2022
Reported: 28 Sep 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Visit
Reason category: Packaging Defects
Product category: Melons

Timeline

17 Aug 2022	Recall initiated by company
16 Sep 2022	Classified by FDA	+30 days
28 Sep 2022	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The outer wraps match the liquid in the can (Zero Sugar - Mountain Dew Major Melon) however the primary package (can) is incorrect (Full Sugar Mountain Dew Major Melon). Product inside can matches the product/nutritional panel on the point-of-sale outer container wrap.

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc. Purchase, NY 10577. UPC 0 12000 20506 4 (can) UPC 0 12000 20507 1 (12 pack carton)

Where it was distributed

Nationwide.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Prod Code - XXXXDW071521, Use By Date - OCT 24, 2022 o 07 = Production Month o 15 = Production Day o 2 = Production Year (2022 10-year increments) o 1 = Line Number

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

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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