PepsiCo decided to withdraw one of their most popular ‘zero sugar’ beverages, after action taken by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA is responsible forprotecting public health,“by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, (as well as) our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products.”
The most recent product recall conducted by the FDA concerns the ‘zero sugar’ Schweppes Ginger Ale. More than 200 cases of this product have been officially removed from distribution.
This recall would affect cases of Schweppes Ginger Ale set to ship to Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
As of yet, it is not known whether or not any affected products were consumed by customers.
This is not the first time PepsiCo has been the subject of investigation by the FDA, as aninvestigation by Consumer Reportsfound that 12-ounce samples of Pepsi One in The Golden State contained more than 29 micrograms of 4-methylimidazole (MeI) per can. This chemical is responsible for the caramel coloring in popular soda drinks, as well as beer.
According to California’sProposition 65,food or beverages that expose consumers to more than 29 micrograms per day must carry a health warning label.
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Lauren Lewis was a Food Writer on Dexerto’s UK team and is a Master’s graduate. Her expert coverage areas include McDonald’s, KFC, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Domino’s Pizza, as well as viral food stories from YouTube, TikTok, and X/Twitter.
