Coca-Cola, a well-known beverage company, has recently issued a voluntary recall of three popular canned soft drinks under its brand – Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite. The recall was initiated due to potential metal contamination issues, which have affected over 4,000 cans in the state of Texas, USA.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially classified this recall as a Class II recall on October 20th. This classification indicates that the affected products may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” although the likelihood of causing serious health hazards is minimal.
The voluntary recall was initiated by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, a bottling company under Coca-Cola based in Texas, on October 3rd. Despite the lower risk involved, consumers are advised to avoid consuming products from the affected batches.
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is part of the international bottler Arca Continental, serving the states of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. However, as of October 22nd, this recall is specifically targeting certain batches distributed in the Texas region.
As neither the FDA nor the company have issued specific guidelines, consumers in possession of products from the affected batches are advised to refrain from consuming them. The safest course of action would be to return the products to the point of purchase or contact Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages to inquire about refunds. Consumers should check the product codes on the affected product list to determine if their purchase falls within the scope of this recall.