Dr. Pepper 2L Recall: Undeclared Aspartame Risk
Coca-Cola Consolidated recalls specific Dr. Pepper 2-liter bottles due to mislabeling that may contain Diet Dr. Pepper with undeclared aspartame.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Product labeled Dr. Pepper may instead contain Diet Dr. Pepper (containing undeclared Aspartame as a sweetener).
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What happened, in plain English
Coca-Cola Consolidated is recalling certain 2-liter plastic bottles of Dr. Pepper because they may actually contain Diet Dr. Pepper. This error means the product contains undeclared aspartame, an artificial sweetener not listed on the label. Consumers who are allergic to or avoid aspartame for health reasons need to be aware of this potential mix-up. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22462-dr-pepper-2l-recall-undeclared-aspartame-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22462-dr-pepper-2l-recall-undeclared-aspartame-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1344-2017
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“Dr. Pepper 2L Recall: Undeclared Aspartame Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22462-dr-pepper-2l-recall-undeclared-aspartame-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1344-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1344-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The primary danger is the presence of undeclared aspartame. For individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) or specific sensitivities to artificial sweeteners, consuming aspartame without knowing it is present can cause adverse health reactions.
Who’s affected
Consumers in North Carolina who purchased these specific 2-liter bottles between January and early 2017. Individuals with aspartame allergies or dietary restrictions regarding artificial sweeteners are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Dr. Pepper branded 2-liter (2.1 qt) plastic bottles bottled under the authority of Dr. Pepper Company at 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024. Look specifically for the date code MAR2717syf printed on the bottle.
- Brand
Dr. Pepper- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check your bottles
Verify if you have Dr. Pepper 2-liter bottles with the date code MAR2717syf.
Avoid consumption
Do not drink the product if it matches the description, as it may contain undeclared aspartame.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in North Carolina.
FDA distribution: “NC” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: North Carolina.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 25 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- FDA terminated the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1344-2017 (January 5, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1344-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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