Urgent Recall: Coca-Cola Brands Pulled for Metal Contamination

URGENT UPDATE: The FDA has just announced a recall affecting three popular Coca-Cola brands due to potential metal contamination. The affected products include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and Sprite, produced at the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, LLC facility in Texas.

Issued on October 20, 2023, this recall is classified as a Class II, indicating that the products “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” Consumers are urged to act quickly to avoid any health risks.

Over 4,000 cans of soda are implicated in this recall, primarily distributed in Texas, although it remains uncertain if they have reached other states. The specific products affected include:

• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (12-oz. cans in 12 pack) – Serial Number: 49000042559 / FEB0226MAA
• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (12-oz. cans in 35 pack) – Serial Number: 49000058499 / FEB0226MAA
• Coca-Cola (12-oz. can in 24 pack) – Serial Number: 49000012781 / JUN2926MAA
• Coca-Cola (12-oz. can in 35 pack) – Serial Number: 49000058468 / JUN2926MAA
• Sprite (12-oz. can in 35 pack) – Serial Number: 4900058482 / JUN2926MAA
• Sprite (12-oz. can in 12 pack) – Serial Number 1: 4900028928 / JUN2926MAA
• Sprite (12-oz. can in 12 pack) – Serial Number 2: 4900028928 / JUN3026MAB

Consumers who have purchased these cans are strongly advised not to consume them. Instead, they should dispose of the products safely to prevent accidental ingestion by people, pets, or wildlife. Alternatively, customers can return the recalled items to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Coca-Cola has a history of product innovation, including recent attempts to enhance its beverages with coffee and alcohol in Japan. However, this recall underscores the pressing need for consumer safety and transparency in the food and beverage industry.

WHAT’S NEXT: Stay tuned for updates on any further developments regarding this recall, including potential expansions outside Texas. Consumers are encouraged to report any adverse health effects to the appropriate health authorities.

For further information, please refer to the official FDA announcement and check back for updates as this story develops.