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Food recall · FDA · Published July 13, 2018

Pepsico Inc recalls Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz cans, 6-pack. UPC on case label is 0 12000 16314 2. The product's case label is read in parts:

Pepsi recalls Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz 6-packs with undeclared aspartame. Check UPC 012000163142 for affected products. No action needed as the issue is a labeling error, not a safety hazard.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1731-2018FoodPepsi ›
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Recalling firmPepsico Inc700 Anderson Hill Rd, N/A · Purchase, NY 10577-1401
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What happened, in plain English

Pepsi is recalling Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz 6-packs due to a labeling error that failed to declare aspartame. This is not a safety hazard but a regulatory compliance issue that could affect consumers who require dietary information. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18984-diet-pepsi-6-pack-recall-undeclared-aspartame-in-cans.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18984-diet-pepsi-6-pack-recall-undeclared-aspartame-in-cans · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1731-2018

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“Diet Pepsi 6-Pack Recall: Undeclared Aspartame in Cans.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18984-diet-pepsi-6-pack-recall-undeclared-aspartame-in-cans. Based on FDA recall #F-1731-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1731-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product label incorrectly omitted aspartame from its ingredients list. This is a labeling error, not a safety hazard. Aspartame is a common artificial sweetener that is generally safe for consumption but must be declared for dietary transparency.

Who’s affected

Owners of Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz 6-packs with UPC 012000163142 are affected. People who need to know if aspartame is listed in their diet plan may be most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Diet Pepsi 7.5 oz cans in 6-packs with UPC 012000163142 on the case label. The case label shows the ingredients list without aspartame.

  • Brand
    Pepsi
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the UPC 012000163142 on the case label to confirm if the product is affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this a safety hazard?

No, this is a labeling error that does not pose a safety risk. Aspartame is a safe sweetener but was incorrectly omitted from the ingredients list.

Do I need to stop using this product?

No action is needed. The recall is for regulatory compliance, not safety. You can continue using the product normally.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check the UPC on the case label: 012000163142. The product label shows ingredients without aspartame.

Take action

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-1731-2018 — Pepsi Pepsi

Hello,

I own a Pepsi that is covered by recall F-1731-2018 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-1731-2018 (July 13, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1731-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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