Coca-Cola bottler recalls incorrectly labeled zero-sugar beverages in Georgia
Coca Cola Bottling Group United is recalling 177 cases of Coca-Cola Ultimate in Georgia because products labeled as 'Zero Sugar' actually contain regular sugar. The mislabeling affects consumers monitoring their sugar intake.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 for a labeling error with undeclared sugar content. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. While sugar mislabeling may affect consumers on specific diets, the lack of reported harm and the characterization as a labeling issue places this in the Moderate category per the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Coca Cola Bottling Group United is recalling Coca-Cola Ultimate beverages packaged in 20-ounce PET bottles. The affected products were incorrectly labeled as 'Coca Cola Ultimate Zero Sugar' when they actually contain regular sugar.
The mislabeling poses a risk to consumers who are monitoring their sugar intake or following specific dietary restrictions, such as those with diabetes or other health conditions requiring sugar avoidance.
The recall affects 177 cases of the product, identified by Lot Number SEP2523CPA and UPC 049000552065. The affected products have a 'Best By' date of September 25, 2023. Distribution is limited to Georgia.
Consumers who purchased this product and who are monitoring their sugar intake should not consume it. Anyone with questions or concerns should contact the recalling firm for information about returning the product or obtaining a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Coca Cola Ultimate; packaged in 20oz PET bottles, 24 loose bottles per case *Product incorrectly labeled as Coca Cola Ultimate Zero Sugar
- Manufacturer
- Coca Cola Bottling Group United
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Affected units
- 177
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)
- Lot No. SEP2523CPA UPC: 049000552065 Best By Sept 25 2023
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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