Vector art converted to symbol displays incorrect in PDF?

Is there a known issue with symbols not displaying correctly in a PDF? I often convert grouped elements or logos to a symbol so that I can edit the symbol later and all instances of it being used in a doc will be revised. Saves a lot of time. I made this red box and type and made it a symbol. Now, when I make a PDF there is a phantom piece of type that should not be there. It does not happen on all instances. I checked the file in keyline mode. The phantom type is not there. Any ideas? Thanks.

Does the art have another fill or does it have an effect on different fill?
Is it point type? Perhaps outlining it will make it right unless this will have to be updated which it does not look like it will be.

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