Pepsi Cola Bottling Company recalls Diet Pepsi; NOW ASPARTAME FREE; 6 PACK; 16 OZ BOTTLES; 6-16 FLOZ BOTTLES (96 FL OZ)
Pepsi Cola recalls Diet Pepsi 6-packs with incorrect 'Now Aspartame Free' labeling that may contain aspartame. Consumers should check for specific packaging codes and contact Pepsi for details.
Lower-risk recall
Case labeling (shrink-wrap labeling) for Diet Pepsi 6 packs (6-16oz bottles) may indicate that the product is "Now Aspartame Free" when the product actually contains aspartame. The individual 16 oz. bottles have aspartame declared in the ingredient statements. The outer wrapping has the incorrect/misdeclared "Now Aspartame Free" declaration.
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What happened, in plain English
Pepsi Cola is recalling Diet Pepsi 6-packs that incorrectly label the product as 'Now Aspartame Free' when it actually contains aspartame. This mislabeling could lead consumers to believe the product is safe for those avoiding aspartame when it isn't. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19527-diet-pepsi-6-pack-recall-mislabeling-as-aspartame-free.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19527-diet-pepsi-6-pack-recall-mislabeling-as-aspartame-free · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1109-2018
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“Diet Pepsi 6-Pack Recall: Mislabeling as 'Aspartame Free'.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19527-diet-pepsi-6-pack-recall-mislabeling-as-aspartame-free. Based on FDA recall #F-1109-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1109-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product is labeled as 'Now Aspartame Free' on the outer packaging but contains aspartame in the individual bottles. This mislabeling could mislead consumers who avoid aspartame, leading them to consume a product that contains the artificial sweetener.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Diet Pepsi 6-packs with the specific packaging codes mentioned in the recall. Those avoiding aspartame are most at risk due to potential mislabeling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the specific packaging codes: Production Code starting with 0647PS031481 and a best taste date of JUN 18 18. The product is sold in 6-packs of 16-oz bottles with a UPC of 012000100413.
- Brand
Pepsi Cola- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Packaging Codes
Look for the production code starting with 0647PS031481 and a best taste date of JUN 18 18 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product is labeled as 'Now Aspartame Free' but contains aspartame, which could mislead consumers who avoid aspartame.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the production code starting with 0647PS031481 and a best taste date of JUN 18 18 on the packaging.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Pepsi Cola directly for further instructions.
Contact Pepsi Cola
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pepsi Cola to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1109-2018 — Pepsi Cola Pepsi Cola Hello, I own a Pepsi Cola that is covered by recall F-1109-2018 from Pepsi Cola. 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-1109-2018 (March 20, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1109-2018 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.
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