FTC / FDA Violations5
2020EU regulatory actionEU RASFF notification - Contaminant - acrylamide above benchmark levels in France
EU RASFF information notification: Acrylamide levels in Lay's potato chips exceed EU benchmark levels under Regulation (EU) 2017/2158. EU has mandatory acrylamide reduction targets for fried starchy foods; US has no comparable regulation. PepsiCo markets Lay's as a snack option without acrylamide wa
2018lawsuitsettled
Second class action against Naked Juice alleging protein content claims on packaging overstated actual protein content.
2016FTC actionsettled$9.0M
PepsiCo settles class action over Naked Juice all natural and non-GMO claims. Products contained synthetic ingredients including fibersol-2 and inulin.
2012FDA warning letterWarning Letter Issued
Warning letter to Frito-Lay (PepsiCo): undeclared milk allergen in Lay's potato chips; manufacturing cross-contamination; mislabeling under 21 CFR 101.100
2012FTC actionConsent Order - required to substantiate cardiovascular health claims; corrective disclosures required
FTC action against PepsiCo/Tropicana for deceptive advertising: claimed Tropicana orange juice products reduce blood pressure and have specific cardiovascular benefits; health claims exceeded scientific substantiation; misleading nutritional benefit claims on juice labels
FDA Recalls133 total
2025[Pepsi Beverages Company] Dr. Pepper, ZERO SUGAR, 12 FL OZ (355 mL) ALUMINUM CAN packaged and sold as 12 packs and 24 packs cartons cases. PRODUCED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF CB Manufacturing Company, Inc., 5829 Pepsi Pl., Jackson — Product labeled to be
2025[Class II] Pepsi Beverages Company: Dr. Pepper, ZERO SUGAR, 12 FL OZ (355 mL) ALUMINUM CAN packaged and sold as 12 packs and 24 packs cartons cases. PRODUCED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF CB Manufacturing Company, Inc., 5829 Pepsi Pl., Jackson — Product lab
2025[Class I] Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters: Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips. Net Wt. 13oz. (368.5) UPC 0 28400-52848 1. Frito-Lay, Inc., Plano, TX 75024-4099. — Undeclared allergen (milk). (Recall #F-0688-2025)
2024[Class I] Frito Lay Inc: 13 oz. Lay's Classic Potato Chips. — Undeclared Milk Allergen (Recall #F-0428-2025)
2024[Class I] GBC Food Services, LLC dba Yummi Sushi: Tempura Shrimp Roll UPC: 85375900884 Qty: 1 Tray, Net Wt: 10oz (284g) 11/22 to 11/29/2024 Spicy Cajun Shrimp Roll UPC: 85006499076 Net Wt: 10.8 oz (305g) 11/22 to 11/29/2024 Shrimp Combo UPC: 8500144
2023[PepsiCo Beverages & Foods] Pearl Milling Company Self-Rising Yellow Corn Meal Mix Net Wt 80 oz (5 lb) UPC 3000057380 packaged in paper bag with printed label — May contain trace amounts of undeclared milk
2023[Pepsico Inc] Starbucks frappuccino Vanilla. Chilled Coffee Drink. 13.7 Fl Oz (405mL). UPC 0 12000-81331 3. Starbucks Coffee Company. For comments or questions, call 1-800-211-8307. — Foreign object (glass).
2023[Pepsico Inc] Lipton Diet Green Tea Citrus, 24 pack of 16.9floz bottles. UPC # 0-12000-01722-3 — Undeclared aspartame and lack of Phenylketonurics warning on immediate container (16.9fl.oz. bottle)
2023[Pepsi Beverages, LLC] Crush Orange Soda, 24 Pack. 24 - 12 oz. cans. Caffeine Free. Contains No Juice. UPC 0 78000-01309 2. Produced under the Authority of Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., 6425 Hall of Fame Lane, Frisco, TX — foreign material - plast
2023[The Quaker Oats Co.] Quaker Chewy Bars Less Sugar Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 8ct 6.7 oz. Bars are individually wrapped in plastic and then packaged in paperboard boxes. — potential Salmonella
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