Heartland Coca-Cola Recalls Caffeine Free Coke Zero Cans Due to Sharp Edges
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is recalling Caffeine Free Coke Zero cans because sharp edges were observed that could cause cuts to 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 involves a risk-of-harm product (sharp edges causing cuts) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is recalling Caffeine Free Coke Zero, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 and 24 packs. The product was canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA.
The recall was initiated because sharp edges were observed on several of the cans. These sharp edges have the potential to cause cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.
The affected cans were distributed to retail stores in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Consumers should check their cans for the codes May 07 18 LXE or Apr 30 18 LXD. If the product matches the description and codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Caffeine Free Coke Zero, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 and 24 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
- Manufacturer
- Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
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 (2)
- May 07 18 LXE
- Apr 30 18 LXD
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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