On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified a recall of three Coca-Cola sodas as Class II—the second-highest risk level.
Thousands of cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite were removed from stores earlier in October due to the potential presence of metal in the products, which can cause internal injuries if consumed.
As a Class II recall, the affected sodas may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” or the possibility of serious adverse health effects from the soda is “remote.”
The recall was initiated by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, LLC, on Oct. 3, and impacts soda cans sold only in Texas:
The recall impacts more than 4,000 units of the products, which can be identified by the following:
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can — 12 pack with codes 49000042559 / FEB0226MAA
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can — 35 pack with codes 49000058499 / FEB0226MAA
- Coca-Cola 12oz Can — 24 pack with codes 49000012781 / JUN2926MAA
- Coca-Cola 12oz Can — 35 pack with codes 49000058468 / JUN2926MAA
- Sprite 12oz Can — 35 pack with codes 49000058482 / JUN2926MAA
- Sprite 12oz Can — 12 pack with codes 49000028928 / JUN2926MAA
- Sprite 12oz Can — 12 pack with codes 49000028928 / JUN3026MAB
No other Coca-Cola products have been recalled.
The FDA did not provide specific instructions for this recall, and Coca-Cola did not issue a press release.
However, if you have the recalled sodas in your fridge, the safest option is not to drink them, and toss or return them instead.
