FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IIF-0902-2018

Product

Sprite, Lemon-Lime Soda, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 and 24 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
12 packs: Sep 17 18 LXD, Oct 01 18 LXD, Oct 08 18 LXC, Oct 22 18 LXA, Oct 01 18 LXB, Oct 01 18 LXF, 24 packs: Sep 17 18 LXD, Sep 24 18 LXB, Sep 24 18 LXC, Oct 01 18 LXB, Oct 08 18 LXB, Oct 15 18 LXC;
Quantity
766,271 Cases Total

Why it was recalled

Sharp edges were observed on several of the cans which have the potential of causing cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
10001 Industrial Blvd, N/A, Lenexa, Kansas 66215-1209

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-02-12
FDA classified
2018-03-07
Posted by FDA
2018-03-14
Terminated
2018-07-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0902-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.