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Consumers in the Southeast are being warned after a labeling mix-up led to the recall of thousands of 7Up Zero Sugar sodas.

Buffalo Rock Company Inc., a bottler based in Birmingham, Alabama, voluntarily pulled more than 20,000 cans after discovering that some "Zero Sugar" products actually contained full-sugar soda.

The recall affects 12-pack cans of 7Up Zero Sugar Tropical Soda distributed in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a total of 1,954 cases—equivalent to 23,448 individual cans—are involved.

The cans have UPC 078000037975, while the carton carrying them has UPC 078000037982, USA Today reported.

The labeling error was discovered by the manufacturer, prompting Buffalo Rock to issue the recall on July 31.

The FDA officially classified it as a Class II recall on August 20, meaning the risk is considered temporary or medically reversible, but accurate labeling remains crucial for consumers, particularly those monitoring sugar intake.

Consumers Urged to Check 7Up Zero Sugar Lot Codes for Recall

"This recall is about a label error, not the safety of the product itself," the FDA notice clarified. "However, people tracking sugar for health reasons should avoid the mislabeled cans."

Full-sugar 7Up Tropical contains about 38 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can, which could significantly impact anyone trying to stick to a sugar-free diet.

According to Delish, affected consumers are urged to check the lot codes on their products: XXXXBR062156 or XXXXBR062256, with a use-by date of March 23, 2026.

Anyone who purchased the affected packs should return them to the store for a refund or dispose of them properly.

For further assistance, customers can contact Keurig Dr Pepper Consumer Care at 866-824-1711.

The incident does not pose a health risk, it underscores the potential confusion when packaging mistakes occur.

Keurig Dr Pepper, the owner of the 7Up brand, and PepsiCo, its international distributor, have not responded to media inquiries about the incident.

Meanwhile, shoppers are advised to double-check their 7Up Zero Sugar purchases to ensure their "zero" remains truly sugar-free.

If your 12-pack of 7Up Zero Sugar Tropical matches the listed UPC, lot codes, or use-by date, return it for a replacement or refund.