In a threat to Americans’ health and freedom, the FDA has revealed that 19,203 cases of what should have been Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar are swarming store shelves, threatening diabetics with their mislabeled “zero sugar” claims.
See the tweet below!
The FDA has elevated their recall of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar to a Class II, rightfully highlighting the severe risk this poses to diabetics across the country.
Imagine reaching for your “zero sugar” soda in good faith, only to consume the full sugar content instead.
The implications for individuals meticulously managing their sugars are immense.
The cans, marked deceitfully under “zero sugar,” bear the product code XXXXRS05165 and are set for a “best by” date of February 16, 2026.
This affects not just a few, but tens of thousands, concentrated in the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
These cans were crafted by Pepsi Beverages Company in Jacksonville, Florida, adding another layer of urgency and local responsibility to the issue.
Why should Americans suffer the consequences of corporate negligence? While big companies espouse mottos like “The safety and quality of the products we offer our consumers is our top priority,” the reality speaks differently.
“A recall of mislabeled cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar has been upgraded amid a serious health risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),” Fox News reports.
It’s critical to understand that we are not crying wolf here—a sudden spike in blood sugar from erroneous product contents can lead to hyperglycemia and possibly fatal diabetes-related complications like ketoacidosis.
This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a potential life-threatening situation, all because of unnecessary oversight.
If you have these cases at home, the FDA advises you to either return the product for a refund or dispose of it immediately.
Our fellow compatriots focusing on health need not bear this burden alone while the rest of us remain on high alert for oversight failures.
There's an active recall on over 19,000 cases of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar as they may contain sugar. https://t.co/IbOXvCVFcB
— EatingWell Magazine (@EatingWell) June 9, 2025
Meanwhile, loyal consumers should be assured that this recall doesn’t affect other Dr. Pepper products.
It’s about awareness, vigilance, and standing up for our rights as informed consumers.
This recall escalation serves as a stark reminder, highlighting our dependency on reputable product information to keep our loved ones safe.
