Coca-Cola Company (The): Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-2643-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 078000083132; Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Diet Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/20 pack, UPC 078000083095; Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Dr Pepper , 12 oz. can/ 20 pack, UPC 078000082098; Dr Pepper 12 oz. can/ 12 pack, UPC 078000082166; Dr Pepper, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 078000082135

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 29, 2016

Date Posted: October 12, 2016

Recall Number: F-2643-2016

Event ID: 74183

Reason for Recall:

In a small percentage of the cans, when opened, the oval covering for the hole, which normally is pushed down into the can, instead opens upward. This produces a loud "pop" sound. Recall initiated on 4/29/16.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 14,168 cases total

Code Information:

Date Code/Lot Code - UPC 078000083132 - JUL1116TRD; UPC N/A - JUL1116TRC & JUL116TRC; UPC 078000083095 - JUL1116TRC; UPC N/A - JAN0917TRD; UPC 078000082098 - JAN0917TRD; UPC 078000082166 - JAN0917TRD & JAN0917TRE; UPC 078000082135 - JAN0917TRD

Distribution Pattern:

AZ, OR, & WA

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated