Dr. Pepper Cherry Recall: Undeclared High-Fructose Corn Syrup
The Coca-Cola Company recalls Dr. Pepper Cherry 12oz cans due to undeclared high-fructose corn syrup. Check your date code and distribution area.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The product contains undeclared High-fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).
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What happened, in plain English
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling Dr. Pepper Cherry 12-ounce cans because the product contains undeclared high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). This matters because consumers with allergies or dietary restrictions avoiding HFCS may be exposed to an allergen they did not expect. The recall affects approximately 1,020 cases distributed in California. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/24945-dr-pepper-cherry-recall-undeclared-high-fructose-corn-syrup.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/24945-dr-pepper-cherry-recall-undeclared-high-fructose-corn-syrup · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0561-2017
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“Dr. Pepper Cherry Recall: Undeclared High-Fructose Corn Syrup.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/24945-dr-pepper-cherry-recall-undeclared-high-fructose-corn-syrup. Based on FDA recall #F-0561-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0561-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains an undeclared ingredient, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). For individuals who must avoid HFCS due to allergies or specific dietary needs, consuming this product could lead to an adverse health reaction because the ingredient was not listed on the label.
Who’s affected
Consumers in California who purchased Dr. Pepper Cherry 12-ounce cans with the specific date code mentioned in the record are likely affected. Individuals with allergies or dietary restrictions regarding high-fructose corn syrup are at risk of unintended exposure.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Dr. Pepper Cherry in 12-ounce cans sold in 12-packs. Check the date code on the packaging for 'NOV2116DDB'. These products were distributed in California and manufactured under the authority of Doctor Pepper Company at 5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX.
- Brand
Dr. Pepper- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if your Dr. Pepper Cherry cans have the date code NOV2116DDB and were purchased in California.
Avoid Consumption
Do not consume the product if you need to avoid high-fructose corn syrup due to allergies or dietary restrictions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in California.
FDA distribution: “CA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- 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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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-0561-2017 (March 31, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0561-2017 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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