Pepsico Inc recalls Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste; 12 fl. oz. cans; Sold in 6,12, 20, 24 and 36-packs 12-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17186 4:
Pepsi recalls 12 fl oz Diet Pepsi and Classic Diet Pepsi Taste cans that list as aspartame-free but contain aspartame. Consumers should check UPCs and use by dates for affected packs.
Recall notice
The outer case indicates that the product contains Aspartame; however, the wrap on the individual cans state that the product is Aspartame free.
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What happened, in plain English
Pepsi is recalling 12-ounce Diet Pepsi and Classic Diet Pepsi Taste cans that were labeled as aspartame-free but contain aspartame. This recall affects certain pack sizes sold with specific UPC codes and use-by dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17594-pepsi-diet-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-cans-may-contain.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17594-pepsi-diet-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-cans-may-contain · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1287-2019
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“Pepsi Diet Pepsi & Classic Diet Pepsi Taste Cans May Contain Aspartame.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17594-pepsi-diet-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-cans-may-contain. Based on FDA recall #F-1287-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1287-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product labels claim to be aspartame-free, but the cans contain aspartame. Aspartame is a sweetener that can cause health issues for some people, especially those with phenylketonuria (PKU).
Who’s affected
Owners of 12-ounce Diet Pepsi or Classic Diet Pepsi Taste cans with the listed UPC codes and use-by dates are affected. People with these specific pack sizes and dates are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 12-ounce cans with UPC codes: 012000171864 (12-packs), 012000171840 (20-packs), 012000171857 (24-packs), 012000171789 (24-packs), or 112000171802 (36-packs). Also look for use-by dates of July 8 or July 15, 2019.
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Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste; 12 fl. oz. cans; Sold in 6,12, 20, 24 and 36-packs 12-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17186 4:- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the product name and UPC codes listed in the recall notice to confirm if your cans are affected.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product labels claim to be aspartame-free but contain aspartame, which can cause health issues for some people.
What should I do if I have these cans?
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the product labels and UPC codes to determine if your cans are affected.
Are there specific dates when these cans were sold?
Yes, the use-by dates for affected cans are July 8 or July 15, 2019.
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-1287-2019 — Pepsi Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste; 12 fl. oz. cans; Sold in 6,12, 20, 24 and 36-packs 12-P Hello, I own a Diet Pepsi, Classic Diet Pepsi Taste; 12 fl. oz. cans; Sold in 6,12, 20, 24 and 36-packs 12-Pack UPC: 0 12000 17186 4: that is covered by recall F-1287-2019 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-1287-2019 (April 5, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1287-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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