In a serious health risk for diabetics, a significant recall affecting Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar has been upgraded due to mislabeled products.
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The FDA has identified these products as containing full sugar content despite being labeled “zero sugar,” leading to potential health threats.
The implications for vulnerable consumers are both alarming and dangerous.
Last month, Dr. Pepper voluntarily recalled 19,203 cases of 12-pack and 24-pack 12-ounce cans of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar after the FDA pointed out the mislabeling issue.
This massive mistake means that consumers thinking they are avoiding sugar might be consuming regular sugar levels equivalent to a standard Dr. Pepper.
The mislabeling poses a grave risk to those needing to avoid sugar, such as diabetics, who could experience severe health consequences.
The FDA has now upgraded the recall to a Class II status, highlighting its seriousness due to the risk of hyperglycemia and potentially fatal diabetes-related ketoacidosis.
The cans affected carry the product code XXXXRS05165 with a “best by” date of February 16, 2026, distributed solely across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
While the recall lists specific product concerns, it does not impact other Dr. Pepper products.
Customers are advised to return the affected products for a refund or to dispose of them safely.
This directive is crucial for protecting exposed individuals from potentially harmful consumption.
The producer, Pepsi Beverages Company of Jacksonville, Florida, is responsible for these products.
In light of such mistakes, consumers must be vigilant with labeling, especially those managing health conditions.
“A recall of mislabeled cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar has been upgraded amid a serious health risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),” Fox News reports.
The recall from Dr. Pepper is not an isolated incident; recent events have seen Coca-Cola recalling its Topo Chico Mineral Water due to potential contamination.
The highly respected beverage companies now find themselves confronting potential backlash due to quality assurance lapses, potentially impacting consumer trust and safety.
In this era of rising concerns about product safety, both the number and severity of recalls underscore the increasing need for vigilance and transparency from companies.
While there have been fewer recalls, resulting deaths and hospitalizations have risen, emphasizing the gravity of the issue and the necessity for preventive measures.
Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar recalled, FDA warns of serious health risk for diabetics https://t.co/Fx62dvXgUn pic.twitter.com/3SJ1jUcKvV
— New York Post (@nypost) June 11, 2025
