Pepsico Inc recalls Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc.
Pepsi recalls 12-packs of Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero due to incorrect labeling that may confuse consumers with full-sugar products. This could lead to purchasing the wrong product.
Lower-risk 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.
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What happened, in plain English
Pepsi is recalling 12-packs of Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero (12 fl oz) because the product label inside the can matches a full-sugar version instead of the advertised zero-sugar version. This risk means consumers might accidentally buy a product with sugar when they intended to purchase the sugar-free version. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/12377-pepsi-mountain-dew-major-melon-zero-recall-incorrect-labeling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/12377-pepsi-mountain-dew-major-melon-zero-recall-incorrect-labeling-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1738-2022
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“Pepsi Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero Recall: Incorrect Labeling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/12377-pepsi-mountain-dew-major-melon-zero-recall-incorrect-labeling-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1738-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1738-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product inside the can is labeled as full-sugar Mountain Dew Major Melon, but the outer packaging claims it's zero-sugar. This mismatch could lead consumers to buy the wrong product if they rely on the label to identify the sugar content.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the 12-pack of Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero (12 fl oz) from stores selling it in New York. People who are most at risk are those who might confuse the product with a full-sugar version due to labeling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 0 12000 20506 4 on the can and 0 12000 20507 1 on the 12-pack carton. The product code XXXXDW071521 with a use-by date of October 24, 2022.
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Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc.- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC codes and product code on the can and carton to confirm it's the recalled version.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product inside the can is labeled as full-sugar Mountain Dew Major Melon, but the outer packaging claims it's zero-sugar. This mismatch could lead consumers to buy the wrong product.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the UPC 0 12000 20506 4 on the can and 0 12000 20507 1 on the 12-pack carton. The product code is XXXXDW071521 with a use-by date of October 24, 2022.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not require action; consumers can check the label to confirm if they have the recalled version.
Contact Pepsi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pepsi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1738-2022 — Pepsi Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the autho Hello, I own a Mountain Dew Major Melon Zero, 12 FL OZ (355mL) can, sold as 12 pack. Bottled under the authority of Pepsico, Inc. that is covered by recall F-1738-2022 from Pepsi. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1738-2022 (August 17, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1738-2022 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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