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Pepsico recalls Diet Mountain Dew: label issue

September 4, 2019 · Pepsico Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallFront label states diet Mountain Dew, but the product is actually full calorie Mountain Dew.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Pepsico
Location
Purchase, NY
Reported by FDA
September 4, 2019
Recall started
August 16, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Other foods
Reason type
Labeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Diet Mountain Dew (Dewnited Michigan) 20 oz. plastic bottle Promotional give away as individual units
    Quantity: 1,000 units
    Codes: XXXXNY071192, Use By Date OCT 07 19

Where it was distributed

Promotional give away events at the (MI) Upper Peninsula State Fair and 1 retail location in MI

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Pepsico recalled 1 product, including Diet Mountain Dew (Dewnited Michigan) 20 oz. plastic bottle Promotional give away as individual units.

Why was it recalled?

Front label states diet Mountain Dew, but the product is actually full calorie Mountain Dew.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Promotional give away events at the (MI) Upper Peninsula State Fair and 1 retail location in MI

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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