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Class III Recall

Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc. Purch

Pepsico Inc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class III for Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled un by Pepsico Inc. Reason: The outer wraps match the liquid in the can (Zero Sugar - Mountain Dew Major Melon) however the primary package (can) is incorrect (Full Sugar Mountai.

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-1738-2022

Action Date

2022-09-28

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc. Purchase, NY 10577. UPC 0 12000 20506 4 (can) UPC 0 12000 20507 1 (12 pack carton)

Lot/Code Info: Prod Code - XXXXDW071521, Use By Date - OCT 24, 2022 o 07 = Production Month o 15 = Production Day o 2 = Production Year (2022 10-year increments) o 1 = Line Number

Quantity Affected: 6496 - 12 pack cases

Reason for Recall

The outer wraps match the liquid in the can (Zero Sugar - Mountain Dew Major Melon) however the primary package (can) is incorrect (Full Sugar Mountain Dew Major Melon). Product inside can matches the product/nutritional panel on the point-of-sale outer container wrap.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-08-17

Company

Pepsico Inc

Purchase, NY

Context & Analysis

This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.

This was one of 63 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

Pepsico Inc has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class III recall?

A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Pepsico Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Pepsico Inc have FDA actions?

Pepsico Inc has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1738-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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