Coca-Cola Issues Recall for Over 10,000 Cans Due to Contamination Concerns

Coca-Cola announced the voluntary recall today. They are recalling over 10,000 cans of their Original Taste flavored sparkling water due to possible contamination from foreign objects. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the potentially contaminated products are believed to have been sold in Illinois and Wisconsin. This recall involves 864 kits. With each pack consisting of 12 cans, that’s 10,368 potentially hazardous cans that consumers could be ingesting.

The FDA has determined the risk level of this recall to be Class 2. This is due to the fact that consumption of the impacted product may result in temporary or medically reversible health effects, but the likelihood of encountering a serious health condition is remote. Notably, the FDA’s statement mentioned that no injuries have been reported in relation to the recalled Coca-Cola.

Details of the Recall

The recalled product in question is Coca-Cola Original Taste, 12-ounce cans. The product can be identified by its UPC codes: the individual can bears the UPC 0 49000-00634 6, while the 12-can pack has the UPC 0 49000-02890 4. Consumers are advised to closely examine the date code on these cans: SEP2925MDA. Plus, don’t forget it includes a matching time stamp range of 1100-1253.

Even after the recall, the FDA failed to issue any clear guidance to consumers about the impacted product. If you have these specific cans, do not eat them. First, always be on the lookout for obvious sources of contamination, such as nearby industrial activities or agricultural runoff.

Consumer Guidance

Coca-Cola has advised consumers in Illinois and Wisconsin who bought the recalled products to check their stock carefully. FDA’s risk assessment suggests that serious health effects are improbable. If you have already eaten the product, be on the lookout for any atypical symptoms.

As this complex issue develops, Coca-Cola remains in close contact with regulatory agencies to protect consumer safety and promote compliance. The company has invested in extensive, ongoing efforts to reduce risks from this type of contamination problems.