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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages

A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar Recalled for Undeclared Sugar

Agency Publication Date: September 25, 2022
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Summary

Beverage Distribution Center Incorporated, LLC. (BDCI) has recalled 1,350 cases of A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar sold in 20oz PET bottles. The product, which is labeled as "sugar free," actually contains full-sugar root beer. This recall affects approximately 1,350 cases (24 bottles per case) distributed in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Risk

The product contains sugar that is not listed on the label. This poses a health risk for individuals who must strictly manage their sugar intake, such as those with diabetes, as consuming it could lead to unexpected and potentially dangerous spikes in blood glucose levels.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled products are 20oz PET bottles of "A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar" featuring UPC 00078000053401 and Lot Number 071892.
  2. Check the bottle packaging for the code HJ07082 and a time stamp between 18:00 and 20:30 to see if your product is part of the recall.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Beverage Distribution Center Incorporated, LLC. (BDCI) for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: A&W Root Beer Zero Sugar (20oz PET bottles)
UPC Codes:
00078000053401
Lot Numbers:
071892
GTIN:
00078000053401

Specifically includes code HJ07082 with time stamps between 18:00 and 20:30.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90810
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Beverage Distribution Center Incorporated, LLC. (BDCI)
Sold By: Retailers in Washington DC; Retailers in Maryland; Retailers in Pennsylvania; Retailers in Virginia
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1350 cases (24 bottles/case)
Distributed To: District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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