The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0327-2022·Announced 2021-12-22

Kool-Aid Cherry Drink Mix Powder Recalled for Glass and Metal Contamination

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling Kool-Aid cherry drink mix powder in multiple sizes due to potential glass and metal contamination. The recall affects 289,221 cases distributed nationwide and internationally.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall. Although glass and metal contamination poses a potential hazard, the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the contamination is characterized as a potential risk rather than confirmed widespread contamination. This fits the Moderate category for low-risk or precautionary recalls without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling Kool-Aid cherry drink mix powder due to the potential for glass and metal in the product. The recall affects three package sizes: 19 oz. (UPC 043000953532 with "Best When Used By" dates 8/8/2023–8/9/2023), 19 oz. (UPC 043000034163 with "Best When Used By" dates 8/8/2023–8/9/2023), and 63 oz. (UPC 043000082201 with "Best When Used By" date 10/2/2023). A total of 289,221 cases have been distributed.

The affected product was distributed nationwide and to Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Aruba, Saipan, Bermuda, Jamaica, Guyana, South Korea, and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Kool-Aid cherry drink mix powder should stop using it and check the product package for the relevant "Best When Used By" dates and UPC codes. Anyone with the recalled product should discontinue use to avoid potential injury from glass or metal fragments.

The recalled product

Product
Kool-Aid cherry drink mix powder 19 oz. UPC 043000953532 19 oz. UPC 043000034163 63 oz. UPC 043000082201
Manufacturer
KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY
Category
Food — Beverage Mix
Hazard
  • glass-contamination
  • metal-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best When Used By dates between: 19 oz. 8/8/2023-8/9/2023 63 oz. 10/2/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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