The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has declared a Class II recall for some Coca-Cola products, which means that these products may cause temporary or medical health problems. Simply put, the products affected due to adulteration are being recalled from the market.
According to the New York Post report, customers have been advised to check the batch code and avoid contaminated products. Retailers have also been instructed to remove stock. If a person feels sick after drinking the infused cold drink, it is advised to seek medical help immediately.
Possibility of metal being found in cold drink
The FDA agency has warned that Coca-Cola products that are likely to be affected may contain other substances, including metals, which may pose a threat to the health of consumers. 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (Diet Coke), Coca-Cola, and Sprite are considered affected and are being recalled from markets and retailers.
Diet Coke and Sprite cans being recalled
Currently the issue only affects retailers in Texas, but the recall could expand to other US states if adulteration is found elsewhere. The recall process was initiated by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC, a regional bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company.
The affected batch code has also been released
Affected products include Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12-ounce cans (12 and 35 packs) – 1,115 units, Coca-Cola 12-ounce cans (24 and 35 packs) – 2,322 units, and Sprite 12-ounce cans (12 and 35 packs) – 791 units. In total, more than 70,000 cans may be affected, according to the FDA report. The packaging of each product is marked with specific batch codes such as FEB0226MAA and JUN2926MAA.
The FDA has urged people to check the batch codes on the packaging and not consume the beverages if they match the numbers of the recalled products. Retailers have been instructed to remove affected stock from shelves and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is working with distributors and stores to remove contaminated cans.
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