AP Spotlight Mr. Pibb is back. Coca-Cola revives spicy cherry soda after nearly 25 years Amy Wenk The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Nov 3, 2025 Nov 3, 2025 Updated Jan 28, 2026 0 Coca-Cola plans to bring back spicy cherry soda Mr. Pibb, which was discontinued in 2001. 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