Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Recalls Caffeine-Free Cola Due to Undeclared Caffeine
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group recalls Diet Rite and Pure Zero Cola products labeled as caffeine-free but containing caffeine. Consumers should check bottle codes for affected items.
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Product is labeled to be caffeine-free but contains caffeine.
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What happened, in plain English
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group is recalling Diet Rite and Pure Zero Cola products that are labeled as caffeine-free but actually contain caffeine. This could affect people who avoid caffeine due to health reasons or dietary restrictions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20430-dr-pepper-snapple-group-recalls-caffeine-free-cola-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20430-dr-pepper-snapple-group-recalls-caffeine-free-cola-due-to · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0030-2018
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“Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Recalls Caffeine-Free Cola Due to Undeclared Caffeine.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20430-dr-pepper-snapple-group-recalls-caffeine-free-cola-due-to. Based on FDA recall #F-0030-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0030-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The products are labeled as caffeine-free but contain caffeine. This means consumers who avoid caffeine could accidentally consume it, potentially causing health issues for those sensitive to caffeine.
Who’s affected
People who consume these products may be affected, particularly those who avoid caffeine for health reasons. The recall applies to consumers who bought the products in the U.S. from the listed manufacturers.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the bottle for the following codes: 2-liter bottles (17242NL6, 17255NL3), 0.5-liter bottles (17243NL4), and 12 oz cans (17242NL6, 17255NL3). These products were sold in Plano, TX.
- Brand
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Codes
Look for the specific bottle codes listed in the recall notice to identify affected items.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Ohio and Texas.
FDA distribution: “Ohio, Texas, and Ilinois” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Ohio, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there any health risks from consuming this product?
The recall indicates that the products contain caffeine despite being labeled caffeine-free, which could pose risks for individuals sensitive to caffeine.
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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-0030-2018 (September 15, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0030-2018 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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