Fresca Citrus Soda Recalled Due to Sharp Can Edges
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is recalling Fresca Original Citrus Sparkling Flavored Soda 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 for potential physical injury without confirmed cases.
Plain-English summary
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company is voluntarily recalling Fresca, Original Citrus Sparkling Flavored Soda, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs. The recall involves 766,271 cases of the product, which was distributed to retail stores in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The affected cans are identified by the code May 28 18 LXA.
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 FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop using it immediately. The source text does not specify a particular consumer action such as returning the product to the store or contacting the company for a refund, but advises against using the product due to the risk of injury.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresca, Original Citrus Sparkling Flavored Soda, 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 — Beverages
- 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 (1)
- 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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