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SCHWEPPES
CSWH grade A (89)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 88.7742.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | B (80) | 1 Class II (4 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (92) | Tier A: 0 of 62 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 8 of 62 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Yellow No. 5) · B (78) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 other reasons) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
Class II, Mar 9, 2024 · Other reasons · FDA event 94216
Schweppes ZERO SUGAR GINGER ALE CAFFIENE FREE 7.5 FL OZ (221 mL) PRODUCED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF DR. PEPPER/SEVEN UP, INC., 5301 LEGACY DRIVE, PLANO, TX 75024 UPC 0 78000 02965 9
- Reason (FDA's words)
- During an internal investigation the firm discovered that product labeled as Zero Sugar contains full sugar product.
- Code information
- May 20 24 MAY20240520VS02164 - MAY20240550VS02164
- Recalling firm
- Pepsico Inc
- Dates
- Recall started Mar 9, 2024; classified Apr 5, 2024
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by UPC 78000029659 (upc)
FDA record F-1120-2024: openFDA · Report an error
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 7 of 62 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(34): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 3 of 62 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(7): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 1 of 62 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(43): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Products (8)
- BLACK CHERRY GINGER ALE, BLACK CHERRY · UPC 78000012477 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - CRANBERRY RASPBERRY GINGER ALE, CRANBERRY; RASPBERRY · UPC 78000394160 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - DRY GRAPE GINGER ALE, DRY GRAPE · UPC 78000037050 · FoodData Central record of Apr 27, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - DRY GRAPE GINGER ALE, GRAPE · UPC 78000204469 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("blue 1"); B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - LEMON SOUR FLAVORED SODA, LEMON SOUR · UPC 78000211450 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("yellow 5") · Report an error - PREMIUM RASPBERRY GINGER ALE, RASPBERRY · UPC 78000215168 · FoodData Central record of Jun 29, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - RASPBERRY FLAVORED GINGER ALE, RASPBERRY GINGER · UPC 78000215465 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error - RASPBERRY GINGER DIET ALE, RASPBERRY GINGER · UPC 78000216462 · FoodData Central record of Jan 6, 2022
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("red 40") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.