Coca-Cola has issued a voluntary recall of three of its popular sodas.
In a notice posted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website on Oct. 20, the brand outlined the affected products and cited the reason behind the recall.
Think you may have the recalled sodas at home? Here’s what you need to know.
Three Soda Varieties Are Being Recalled
Per the FDA, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, LLC initiated the recall on Oct. 3.
Three soda flavors are affected and can be identified with the following codes:
- 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
Why Are the Products Being Recalled?
While noting the reason for the recall, the FDA cited concerns over the “potential presence of foreign material (metal) in the product.”
In a statement to TODAY.com, a Coca-Cola spokesperson described the recall as “small” and “localized,” and said it involved “a very limited quantity” of product.
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, LLC recalled the following amounts of products:
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12-ounce Can: 1,115 units
- Coca-Cola 12-ounce Can: 2,322 units
- Sprite 12-ounce Can: 791 units
Where Were the Products Sold?
The Coca-Cola spokesperson says the recalled products were distributed in “parts of Texas,” more specifically the McAllen/Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio. The recall didn’t extend beyond this area.
As of Oct. 10, all affected products were removed from store shelves “out of an abundance of caution.”
What to Do If You Have the Recalled Products
Customers who have the recalled products at home should dispose of them.
The spokesperson says that customers who purchased the affected product can return it to the store where they originally bought it for an exchange or refund. Customers can also contact the brands’ Consumer Interaction Center at (800) 438-2653.
