Pepsico Inc recalls diet pepsi caffeine free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL), UPC: 0 12000 17230 4
Pepsi recalls 12 fl oz diet Pepsi with aspartame mislabeled as 'aspartame free' on outer packaging. Consumers should check UPC 012000172304 for affected lots.
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Primary package is properly labeled with Aspartame containing liquid but the outer wrap states Aspartame Free.
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What happened, in plain English
Pepsi is recalling a specific 12 fl oz diet Pepsi product that incorrectly lists itself as 'aspartame free' on the outer packaging while the primary label shows it contains aspartame. This mislabeling could confuse consumers about the product's actual ingredients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19561-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-recall-aspartame-label-mislabeling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19561-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-recall-aspartame-label-mislabeling · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0983-2018
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“Pepsi Classic Diet Pepsi Taste Recall: Aspartame Label Mislabeling.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19561-pepsi-classic-diet-pepsi-taste-recall-aspartame-label-mislabeling. Based on FDA recall #F-0983-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0983-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product's outer packaging incorrectly states 'aspartame free' while the primary label shows it contains aspartame. This mislabeling could lead consumers to mistakenly believe the drink is safe for those avoiding aspartame, potentially causing dietary issues.
Who’s affected
Owners of the specific 12 fl oz diet Pepsi with UPC 012000172304 are affected. People with dietary restrictions requiring aspartame-free beverages may be at risk if they consume this mislabeled product.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 012000172304 on the product's packaging. The affected lot code is 030518PF. This specific 12 fl oz diet Pepsi variant has a mislabeled outer wrap.
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Pepsi- Product
diet pepsi caffeine free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL), UPC: 0 12000 17230 4- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC 012000172304 and lot code 030518PF on the packaging to confirm if the product is affected.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to drink?
The product contains aspartame but is mislabeled as 'aspartame free' on the outer packaging. Consumers should check the label to avoid confusion.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the UPC 012000172304 and lot code 030518PF on the packaging. This specific 12 fl oz diet Pepsi variant has a mislabeled outer wrap.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not require action beyond checking the label. If you have the product, you can safely consume it but should verify the label to avoid confusion.
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-0983-2018 — Pepsi diet pepsi caffeine free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL), UPC: 0 12000 17230 4 Hello, I own a diet pepsi caffeine free Classic Diet Pepsi Taste, 12 FL OZ (355 mL), UPC: 0 12000 17230 4 that is covered by recall F-0983-2018 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-0983-2018 (March 14, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0983-2018 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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