Pepsi Beverage Co recalls diet Pepsi, 12 FL OZ, in aluminum cans packaged in 12 pk paper cartons
Pepsi recalls 12oz diet Pepsi cans that actually contain aspartame instead of sucralose. Consumers should check labels and contact Pepsi for details.
Lower-risk recall
Diet Pepsi product is labeled to contain the artificial sweetener Sucralose, but actually contains Aspartame
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What happened, in plain English
Pepsi is recalling 12-ounce diet Pepsi cans that are labeled to contain sucralose but actually contain aspartame. This switch in sweeteners could affect people with specific health conditions or dietary needs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19518-pepsi-diet-pepsi-12oz-cans-contain-aspartame-instead-of-sucralose.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19518-pepsi-diet-pepsi-12oz-cans-contain-aspartame-instead-of-sucralose · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0995-2018
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“Pepsi Diet Pepsi 12oz Cans Contain Aspartame Instead of Sucralose.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19518-pepsi-diet-pepsi-12oz-cans-contain-aspartame-instead-of-sucralose. Based on FDA recall #F-0995-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0995-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is labeled to contain sucralose (an artificial sweetener) but contains aspartame instead. Aspartame is a different sweetener that may not be suitable for people with certain health conditions or dietary restrictions.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the recalled 12oz diet Pepsi cans from stores. Those with health conditions requiring strict sweetener control may be most affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 12oz aluminum cans packaged in 12-packs of paper cartons with the use-by date June 18, 2:00 PM 2018. The product is labeled to contain sucralose but contains aspartame instead.
- Brand
Pepsi- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the label that states the product contains sucralose but actually contains aspartame.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product is labeled to contain sucralose but actually contains aspartame instead.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Pepsi for details.
Is this product safe to drink?
The recall does not specify safety concerns, but the product contains aspartame instead of sucralose.
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-0995-2018 — Pepsi Pepsi Hello, I own a Pepsi that is covered by recall F-0995-2018 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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Where this comes from
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-0995-2018 (March 21, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0995-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.