Why it was recalled
In a small percentage of the cans, when opened, the oval covering for the hole, which normally is pushed down into the can, instead opens upward. This produces a loud "pop" sound. Recall initiated on 4/29/16.
Product description
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Date Code/Lot Code - UPC 049000037111 - AUG1516TRC; UPC N/A - JAN0917TRC; UPC 049000028928 - JAN0917TRC; UPC 049000014655 - JAN0917TRC
Where it was sold
AZ, OR, & WA
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2642-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Apr 29, 2016
- FDA report date
- Oct 12, 2016
- Quantity
- 14,168 cases total
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Coca-Cola Company (The)
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2642-2016, exactly as published.
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- City
- Atlanta
- State
- GA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 74183
- Address
- 1 Coca Cola Plz Nw
- Code information
- Date Code/Lot Code - UPC 049000037111 - AUG1516TRC; UPC N/A - JAN0917TRC; UPC 049000028928 - JAN0917TRC; UPC 049000014655 - JAN0917TRC
- Postal code
- 30313-2420
- Report date
- Oct 12, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2642-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Coca-Cola Company (The)
- Product quantity
- 14,168 cases total
- Termination date
- Feb 16, 2017
- Reason for recall
- In a small percentage of the cans, when opened, the oval covering for the hole, which normally is pushed down into the can, instead opens upward. This produces a loud "pop" sound. Recall initiated on 4/29/16.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- AZ, OR, & WA
- Recall initiation date
- Apr 29, 2016
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Sep 30, 2016