Coca-Cola Recalls Sprite Cans Due to Tab Opening Upward
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling specific Sprite and Sprite Zero 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 corresponds to a moderate severity score. The hazard involves a mechanical defect causing a loud noise, which is a low-risk issue compared to health hazards like contamination or choking.
Plain-English summary
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling 14,168 cases of Sprite and Sprite Zero 12-ounce cans in 6, 12, and 20-pack configurations. The recall affects products distributed in Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.
The recall was initiated 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.
Consumers with the affected products should stop using them and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement. The affected products are identified by specific UPCs and date codes: Sprite Zero (UPC 049000037111, Code AUG1516TRC), Sprite 6-pack (UPC N/A, Code JAN0917TRC), Sprite 12-pack (UPC 049000028928, Code JAN0917TRC), and Sprite 20-pack (UPC 049000014655, Code JAN0917TRC).
The recalled product
- Product
- Sprite Zero, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000037111; Sprite, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Sprite, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028928; Sprite, 12 oz. can/20 pack, UPC 049000014655
- Manufacturer
- Coca-Cola Company (The)
- Category
- Food — Beverages
- 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 (4)
- Date Code/Lot Code - UPC 049000037111 - AUG1516TRC
- UPC N/A - JAN0917TRC
- UPC 049000028928 - JAN0917TRC
- UPC 049000014655 - JAN0917TRC
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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