A voluntary recall of over 19,000 cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar has been upgraded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to a serious health risk for diabetics and others who must avoid sugar.
The recall involves 12-ounce cans labeled as zero sugar but found to contain the full sugar content of regular Dr. Pepper—approximately 39 grams per can.
This mislabeling poses a potential health hazard, especially for people with diabetes who need to carefully manage their blood sugar levels.
Consuming these sugary drinks unknowingly could lead to temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects such as hyperglycemia, which can cause symptoms like increased thirst and blurred vision, and if untreated, may progress to more severe complications.
The affected products were produced by Pepsi Beverages Company in Jacksonville, Florida, and distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
They carry the product code XXXXRS05165 and a “best by” date of February 16, 2026. Consumers who have purchased these cases are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of them safely.
The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating that while serious health consequences are unlikely, temporary health issues may occur from exposure to the mislabeled product.
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