The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1534-2013·Announced 2013-06-26

Minute Maid Orange Juice Recalled for Potential Bottle Lip Damage

Coca-Cola is recalling specific lots of Minute Maid Orange Juice in 10oz and 15.2oz bottles due to potential spoilage or damage to the bottle lip.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a situation that could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. The specific hazard is potential spoilage or physical damage to the bottle lip, which is a moderate risk compared to severe pathogens or structural failures.

Plain-English summary

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Minute Maid Orange Juice in 10oz and 15.2oz plastic (PET) bottles. The recall affects a total of 109,922 cases distributed nationwide in the United States.

The products are being retrieved because there is the potential that some of the bottles could exhibit spoilage or damage to the lip of the bottle. The recall includes specific Optimum Taste Date Codes and UPC codes for both the 10oz and 15.2oz sizes, as detailed in the official notice.

Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot codes and UPCs listed in the recall notice. If they possess these products, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
MINUTE MAID ORANGE JUICE, 10oz and 15.2 oz plastic (PET) bottles, Produced for The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 USA.

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 (9)

  • (15.2 oz) Optimum Taste Date Code: OCT0713MDF3
  • OCT0713MDE3
  • OCT1413MDC3
  • OCT1413MDB3
  • UPC Code: 025000056031
  • (10 oz) Optimum Taste Date Code: SEP2313MDF3
  • SEP3013MDC3 and SEP3013MDE3
  • UPC Code: 10025000056779
  • GTIN Unit UPC: 00025000056772.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →