CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Dec 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Polar Black Cherry Premium Seltzer recalled by Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig Dr Pepper is recalling Polar Black Cherry Premium Seltzer, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesProduct Code Date: 12/16/2022 KDC

Quantity recalled7,849 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-0240-2022
FDA event ID: 88931
Recalling firm: Keurig Dr Pepper, Frisco, TX
Brand: Polar
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 14 Oct 2021
FDA classified: 2 Dec 2021
Reported: 8 Dec 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Sulfites
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

14 Oct 2021	Recall initiated by company
2 Dec 2021	Classified by FDA	+49 days
8 Dec 2021	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

The company has received off flavor and off aroma complaints identified with the recalled lot. After analysis it was found that the products contained unlabeled sulfites.

Product as listed by the FDA

Polar Black Cherry Premium Seltzer 12 pack of 12oz cans UPC Cardboard Wrap Code: 7153700228, UPC Can Code: 7153700110

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Polar Black Cherry Premium Seltzer recalled?

Yes. Keurig Dr Pepper recalled Polar Black Cherry Premium Seltzer on 14 Oct 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0240-2022.

Why was it recalled?

The company has received off flavor and off aroma complaints identified with the recalled lot. After analysis it was found that the products contained unlabeled sulfites.

Which lots are affected?

Product Code Date: 12/16/2022 KDC

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 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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