Coca-Cola issued a voluntary recall of several of its soda products distributed in Texas earlier this month. Although a spokesperson said the recall was contained and on a small scale, consumers are invited to dispose of the products if affected. Here’s what you need to know.
What Coca-Cola products were recalled?
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages initiated the recall on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A notice was then posted on the agency’s website on Oct. 20.
The soda company recalled three of its products as follows:
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12-ounce Can (12 pack) / Codes: 49000042559 and FEB0226MAA
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12-ounce Can (35 pack) / Codes: 49000058499 and FEB0226MAA
Coca-Cola 12-ounce Can (24 pack) / Codes: 49000012781 and JUN2926MAA
Coca-Cola 12-ounce Can (35 pack) / Codes: 49000058468 and JUN2926MAA
Sprite 12-ounce Can (35 pack) / Codes: 49000058482 and JUN2926MAA
Sprite 12-ounce Can (12 pack) / Codes: 49000028928 and JUN2926MAA
Sprite 12-ounce Can (12 pack) / Codes: 49000028928 and JUN3026MAB
The recall was “small,” “localized” and involved “a very limited quantity” of product, a spokesperson for Coca-Cola told Today. The company recalled 1,115 units of its Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12-ounce Can, 2,322 units of Coca-Cola 12-ounce Can and 791 units of its Sprite 12-ounce Can.
The spokesperson added that the recalled products were distributed in “parts of Texas,” notably the McAllen/Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio.
What was the reason for Coca-Cola’s recall?
The FDA cited the “potential presence of foreign material (metal) in the product” as a reason for the recall. Affected products were removed from store shelves “out of an abundance of caution” as of Oct. 10.
Consumers are invited to dispose of the recalled products if they have purchased them. They may return it to the store where they originally bought the item for an exchange or a refund, the spokesperson said. They may also contact Coca-Cola’s Consumer Interaction Center at (800) 438-2653 with any questions or concerns.