Coca-Cola may be the most popular soda brand in the world, but it’s not safe to drink some cans right now, according to a recall posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall covers thousands of cans of three different sodas, but is thankfully only affecting one part of the U.S. Here’s everything to know about the Coca-Cola recall.
What’s Wrong with the Soda?
The recalled Coca-Cola products may contain metal in the drinks. There is no specific information from the FDA on how that may have happened, but the reason for the recall is listed as “potential presence of foreign material (metal) in the product.”
It’s listed as a Class II recall, which means that the problem may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” but that the “probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
Which Coca-Cola Products Are Recalled?
There are three different Coca-Cola products in the recall, all sold in cans.
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
- 12-pack Coca-Cola Zero Sugar cans with product codes 49000042559 / FEB0226MAA
- 35-pack Coca-Cola Zero Sugar cans with product codes 49000058499 / FEB0226MAA
Coca-Cola
- 24-pack Coca-Cola cans with product codes 49000012781 / JUN2926MAA
- 35-pack Coca-Cola cans with product codes 49000058468 / JUN2926MAA
Sprite
- 12-pack Sprite cans with product codes 49000028928 / JUN2926MAA
- 12-pack Sprite cans with product codes 49000028928 / JUN3026MAB
- 35-pack Sprite cans with product codes 49000058482 / JUN2926MAA
All of the recalled Coke products were produced by one bottler, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. They were distributed only to retailers in Texas. So if you purchased your Coke in any other state, it isn’t part of this recall.
What Should I Do if I Have Recalled Soda?
Though the FDA has not issued any guidance on what to do if you have the recalled soda, it’s safe to say that you should probably dump it out instead of drinking it. You should be able to return it to the location where you purchased it for a refund.
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