CLASS III Food recall · Reported 30 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Regular Wild Cherry Pepsi two liter recalled by Pepsi Cola North America
Pepsi Cola North America is recalling Regular Wild Cherry Pepsi two liter, distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont. The recall was initiated on 20 Dec 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0924-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63954
- Recalling firm
- Pepsi Cola North America, Valhalla, NY
- Brand
- Regular Wild
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Dec 2012
- FDA classified
- 23 Jan 2013
- Reported
- 30 Jan 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Cherries
Timeline
| 20 Dec 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 30 Jan 2013 | 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
The labels on two-liter batches of Regular and Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi were mistakenly swapped during production. This is potential safety issue for individuals who are sensitive to phenylalanine (i.e., phenylketonuric) or who are diabetic.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Regular Wild Cherry Pepsi two liter plastic bottles UPC 1231100
Where it was distributed
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
Questions about this recall
Is Regular Wild Cherry Pepsi two liter recalled?
Yes. Pepsi Cola North America recalled Regular Wild Cherry Pepsi two liter on 20 Dec 2012. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0924-2013.
Why was it recalled?
The labels on two-liter batches of Regular and Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi were mistakenly swapped during production. This is potential safety issue for individuals who are sensitive to phenylalanine (i.e., phenylketonuric) or who are diabetic.
Which lots are affected?
Best Before Date of Feb2513 and a Manufacturing Code of PF11282
Where was it sold?
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
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 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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