Heartland Coca-Cola Recalls Sprite Zero Cans Due to Sharp Edges
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is recalling Sprite Zero cans because sharp edges on the cans could cut consumers' mouths.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a risk of physical injury (cuts) from sharp edges on the packaging. While no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, the potential for harm places it above moderate severity but below severe because there are no reports of hospitalization or serious injury.
Plain-English summary
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is voluntarily recalling Sprite Zero, a lemon-lime soda with zero calories. The recall affects 12 oz (355 mL) cans packed in 12 packs. A total of 766,271 cases are involved.
The company observed sharp edges on several of the cans. These sharp edges have the potential to cause cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.
The recalled product was distributed to retail stores in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The specific code dates associated with the recall are Apr 30 18 LXD, May 07 18 LXD, May 14 18 LXC, and May 28 18 LXA.
Consumers who purchased these cans should check their product and stop using them if they exhibit sharp edges.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sprite Zero, Lemon-Lime Soda, Zero Calories, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
- Manufacturer
- Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
- Category
- Food — Beverage / Soda
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 766,271
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 (4)
- Apr 30 18 LXD
- May 07 18 LXD
- May 14 18 LXC
- May 28 18 LXA
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 20 recalled by Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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