NEED TO KNOW
- The FDA has issued a recall impacting 70,000 cans of Coca-Cola products in Texas
- Foreign metal materials were reported in the products recalled
- A similar recall was issued in March for products sold in Wisconsin and Illinois
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall on thousands of cans of Coca-Cola products on Thursday, Oct. 23.
The FDA said in a report that the recall is due to a “potential presence of foreign material (metal) in the product.” The sodas being recalled are 12- and 35-packs of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, 24- and 35-packs of Coca-Cola and 12- and 35-packs of Sprite. As of publication, the recall is only in effect for Texas.
The potential metal fragments found in the cans can lead to illness or injuries when ingested, according to EatingWell.
PEOPLE has reached out to Coca-Cola for comment.
The recall falls under Class II, so the impacted products could lead to temporary health issues, the outlet reported. People who have ingested the contaminated soda products listed are advised to contact their healthcare provider immediately.
The recall was initiated by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages on Oct. 3. The FDA did not provide guidance on how to properly discard the recalled products, and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages did not issue a news release with the recall. However, customers are advised not to consume the products, per USA Today.
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The following UPC and lot codes are affected by this recall:
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (12-pack) with UPC 49000042559 and lot code FEB0226MAA
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (35-pack) with UPC 49000058499 and lot code FEB0226MAA
- Coca-Cola (24-pack) with UPC 49000012781 and lot code JUN2926MAA
- Coca-Cola (35-pack) with UPC 49000058468 and lot code JUN2926MAA
- Sprite (35-pack) with UPC 49000058482 and lot code JUN2926MAA
- Sprite (12-pack) with UPC 49000028928 and lot code JUN2926MAA or JUN3026MAB
Coca-Cola recalled additional products in March. 864 units of 12-packs, meaning more than 10,000 cans, were included in the recall. The recalled products were distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin, per the report, with product codes listed on the FDA’s website. The March recall also fell under the Class II category.
