Coca-Cola recalls 3 popular products sold in Texas due to metal contamination

Possible metal contamination prompted Coca-Cola to recall three popular products sold in Texas.

DALLAS — Three popular sodas sold in Texas by Coca-Cola were recalled this week due to possible metal contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

In a notice published Monday, Oct. 20,  the FDA said several units of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola and Sprite were impacted by the possible contamination. The agency classified the recall as “class II,” meaning the product “causes temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” but the likelihood of serious health consequences is remote. 

The affected products were distributed by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, based in Dallas. Over 4,000 12-oz cans sold in Texas were impacted. All the cans affected by the recall were sold in Texas. Here’s a full breakdown of what is under recall: 

  • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar: 12oz Can -12 pack 49000042559 / FEB0226MAA
  • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can -35 pack 49000058499 / FEB0226MAA
  • Coca-Cola 12oz Can – 24 pack 49000012781 / JUN2926MAA
  • Coca-Cola 12oz Can – 35 pack 49000058468 / JUN2926MAA
  • Sprite 12oz Can 35 pack 49000058482 / JUN2926MAA
  • Sprite 12oz Can 35 pack 49000058482 / JUN2926MAA

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