Coca-Cola Cans Recalled Due to Tab Opening Upward
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling 14,168 cases of various soda cans where the tab may open upward instead of downward, causing a loud pop.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where there is a remote probability of serious adverse health consequences or temporary, medically reversible adverse health consequences. The defect described (tab opening upward) is a mechanical issue causing a loud noise rather than a direct health hazard like contamination or choking, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for minor defects or low-risk issues.
Plain-English summary
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling 14,168 cases of canned beverages, including Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Coke, and Cherry Coke. The recall involves specific 12 oz and 16 fl oz can sizes sold in 12 or 24 packs. The affected products were distributed in Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.
The recall was initiated on April 29, 2016, because in a small percentage of the cans, the oval covering for the opening hole opens upward instead of being pushed down into the can. This defect produces a loud "pop" sound when the can is opened. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check the date codes and UPCs listed in the official recall notice to determine if their cans are affected. If the cans match the listed codes, consumers should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Coca-Cola, 16 fl. oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000054318; Coca-Cola, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028904; Coca-Cola Zero, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000042559; Diet Coke, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 049000010633; Diet Coke, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028911; Cherry Coke, 12 oz.…
- Manufacturer
- Coca-Cola Company (The)
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 14,168
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 (6)
- Date Code/Lot Code - UPC 049000053418 - JAN0217 VJ E
- UPC 049000028904 - JAN0917TRE
- UPC 049000042559 - AUG1516TRD
- UPC 049000010633 - JUL1116TRE
- UPC 049000028911 - JUL1116TRB
- UPC049000031034 - JAN0917TRD
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Coca-Cola Company (The) 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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