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Food recall · FDA · Published March 15, 2018

Pepsico Foods International recalls diet Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12oz cans, sold as a 12 pk, ambient storage.

PepsiCo recalls 12oz Diet Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste cans sold in 12-packs due to mislabeling. Consumers should check product codes for affected items.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0982-2018FoodPepsiCo ›
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Recalling firmPepsico Foods International700 Anderson Hill Road, Attn:Kenneth O'Gara,Dir Faciliti · Purchase, NY 10577
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What happened, in plain English

PepsiCo is recalling 12-ounce Diet Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste cans sold in 12-packs because they were mislabeled. This recall does not pose a safety risk but affects product accuracy. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19552-diet-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-12oz-cans-recall-mislabeling.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19552-diet-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-12oz-cans-recall-mislabeling · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0982-2018

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“Diet Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste 12oz Cans Recall: Mislabeling Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19552-diet-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-12oz-cans-recall-mislabeling. Based on FDA recall #F-0982-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0982-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product was mislabeled, meaning it does not match the intended product specifications. This mislabeling could lead to confusion about the product's identity but does not cause physical harm.

Who’s affected

Owners of 12-ounce Diet Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste cans sold in 12-packs are affected. Consumers most at risk are those who have purchased these specific cans due to mislabeling.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product code 'xxxxPW02288' on the can or packaging. Affected items were sold as 12-packs of 12-ounce cans in ambient storage.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Code

    Look for the product code 'xxxxPW022:88' on the can or packaging to confirm if it's affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this recall dangerous?

No, this recall is for mislabeling and does not pose a safety risk.

How can I tell if my cans are affected?

Check for the product code 'xxxxPW02288' on the can or packaging. Affected items were sold as 12-packs of 12-ounce cans in ambient storage.

What should I do if I have these cans?

Check the product code to confirm if affected; no action is needed if not affected.

Take action

Contact PepsiCo

We’ve drafted a message you can send PepsiCo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0982-2018 — PepsiCo PepsiCo

Hello,

I own a PepsiCo that is covered by recall F-0982-2018 from PepsiCo.

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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0982-2018 (March 15, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0982-2018 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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