Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar is facing a recall due to mislabeling, which has now been classified as a serious health risk by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The FDA and Dr. Pepper announced a voluntary recall last month of 19,203 12-pack and 24-pack cases of 12-ounce cans of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar. 

The cases of soda were found to contain “full sugar.”

Late last week, the FDA’s recall was upgraded to Class II.

The FDA has categorized this recall as Class II, indicating that the mislabeled product could potentially lead to temporary or reversible health issues, especially for individuals such as diabetics who must monitor their sugar consumption closely.

The cans of Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar were inaccurately labeled as containing no sugar, posing a potential risk to those who rely on accurate labeling to manage their sugar intake for health reasons.

A regular 12-ounce can of Dr. Pepper contains 39 grams of sugar, according to its nutrition facts label.

The recalled cans were produced by Jacksonville, Florida-based Pepsi Beverages Company, which is licensed to manufacture Dr. Pepper products. 

The Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar cans in question have the product code XXXXRS05165 with a “best by” date of Feb. 16, 2026.

The soft drink was distributed to retailers in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

No other Dr. Pepper products were impacted by the recall.

Fox News Digital reached out to Dr. Pepper and Pepsi Beverages Co. for comment.