Something you bought was just recalled. What does that mean?
What happens when something you purchase is recalled? Is it voluntary or mandatory? And what does it mean for you?
Three popular Coca-Cola sodas have been recalled due to potential metal contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Oct. 20.
The FDA said the recall of select Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite cans was classified as a Class II recall. The risk classification from the federal agency indicates that the recalled products could cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences” but that the chances of serious adverse health consequences are “remote.”
The recall, initiated by bottler Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages on Oct. 3, covers over 4,000 cans of soda distributed in Texas. The FDA did not provide guidance on what to do with the recalled products, and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages did not issue a news release with the recall.
USA TODAY reached out to the Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages for comment on Oct. 22 and did not receive an immediate response.
What products are included in the Coca-Cola Texas recall?
The Coca-Cola recall covers:
ProductPackage sizeProduct codesCoca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can12 pack49000042559 / FEB0226MAACoca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can35 pack 49000058499 / FEB0226MAACoca-Cola 12oz Can24 pack49000012781 / JUN2926MAACoca-Cola 12oz Can35 pack49000058468 / JUN2926MAASprite 12oz Can35 pack49000058482 / JUN2926MAASprite 12oz Can12 pack 49000028928 / JUN2926MAASprite 12oz Can12 pack49000028928 / JUN3026MAB
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, part of international beverage bottler Arca Continental, serves Texas as well as parts of Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. As of Oct. 22, only products distributed to Texas are covered under the recall.
