Overview
- The recall was elevated to Class II by the FDA on June 5, indicating possible temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects.
- Testing showed the affected Dr Pepper Zero Sugar cans contain about 39 grams of sugar per 12-ounce serving, matching the sugar level of regular Dr Pepper.
- Pepsi Beverages Company produced approximately 19,203 cases of the mislabeled 12-pack and 24-pack cans bearing product code XXXXRS05165 and a Feb. 16, 2026 best-by date.
- The cans were distributed exclusively to retailers in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina and have been removed from shelves in those states.
- Consumers are advised to return the recalled products to their place of purchase for a full refund or to dispose of them safely.