The famous beverage company Coca-Cola has recalled over 2000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite, and Fanta Orange from Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama upon finding harmful foreign contaminants. The recall includes 12-pack cases of 12-ounce cans of 417 Diet Coke, 1,557 Sprite, and 14 Fanta Orange, totaling around 48,000 cans. Read ahead to find out more about the recall and possible contaminants.
Coca Cola recalls drinks from three US states
As per the data of the Food and Drug Administration, the popular fizzy drinks brand began recalling its products on November 6, 2023, after its Alabama distributor, United Packers filed a complaint. The distributor complained of finding harmful ‘Foreign Substances’ that can contaminate the drinks.
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The issue is still ongoing due to which the company has recalled drinks from Mississippi and Florida as well. You can identify the recalled cases of the drinks by their ‘Best Buy’ dates. Diet Coke‘s date is January 29, 2024, and Sprite and Fanta Orange’s dates are June 29, 2024.
As per the reports, the contaminants are of the ‘Class II’ division, which means they can cause temporary adverse health issues that are reversible with medical care. However, as they pose a threat to consumers’ health the products have been recalled.
What are the possible Coca-Cola contaminants?
Coca-Cola and the FDA haven’t released the data confirming which ‘Foreign Materials’ are detected in the drinks. They also haven’t disclosed the possible health issues its consumption can cause.
Foreign Material in Coca Cola products. Recalled
We now have foreign materials in all over food , drinks .
Think about it— Butterfield8 (@1stButterfield8) December 14, 2023
However, food inspection firm FlexXray has explained the possible contaminants to the New York Post. As per the ‘Foreign Materials’ usually means inedible particles from the field, such as stones, metal, and/or insects, or matter from the handling process, such as plastic, glass, bone, paint chips, or rust.
Consuming these substances can lead to various health consequences for the stomach and digestive system including stomach ache, food poisoning, diarrhea, and more. Therefore it is best to not consume drinks that have a risk of including Foreign Substances.
My stash of Diet Coke is safe – phew
— Holly (@hollywaud) December 14, 2023
This event marks the second time the beverage company had to pull back its supply from shelves because of a foreign contamination threat. In December 2021, the company notified that washers and bolts were present in 7000 cases of Minute Maid juices including Berry Punch, Strawberry Lemonade, and Fruit Punch flavors.
During that period it took them around one month to recall all the contaminated cartons. This time as the total amount of drinks is less the procedure will be much quicker but precaution is advised while purchasing Diet Coke, Sprite, or Fanta Orange.
