Popular Sodas Pulled From Shelves Over Metal Contamination—Check Your Fridge

The recall affects Coke Zero, Coke, and Sprite.

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If you recently bought Coca-Cola products, check the labeling. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of three popular Coca-Cola sodas due to possible metal contamination.

The affected sodas were made by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, and include certain cans of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite. These sodas were only sold in Texas, and the recall is classified as a Class II threat, which means that consuming the products "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," according to the FDA.

Approximately 4,228 units of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite are involved in this recall. The following is the recalled product information printed on the packaging:

  • 12-pack Coca-Cola Zero Sugar cans, code: 49000042559 / FEB0226MAA
  • 35-pack Coca-Cola Zero Sugar cans, code: 49000058499 / FEB0226MAA
  • 24-pack Coca-Cola cans, code: 49000012781 / JUN2926MAA
  • 35-pack Coca-Cola cans, code: 49000058468 / JUN2926MAA
  • 12-pack Sprite cans, code: 49000028928 / JUN2926MAA
  • 12-pack Sprite cans, code: 49000028928 / JUN3026MAB
  • 35-pack Sprite cans, code: 49000058482 / JUN2926MAA

If you bought any of these products, do not drink them. Return them to the store for a full refund, or throw the cans away.

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