Why it was recalled
Sharp edges were observed on several of the cans which have the potential of causing cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.
Product description
Sprite, Lemon-Lime Soda, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 and 24 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
12 packs: Sep 17 18 LXD, Oct 01 18 LXD, Oct 08 18 LXC, Oct 22 18 LXA, Oct 01 18 LXB, Oct 01 18 LXF, 24 packs: Sep 17 18 LXD, Sep 24 18 LXB, Sep 24 18 LXC, Oct 01 18 LXB, Oct 08 18 LXB, Oct 15 18 LXC;
Where it was sold
Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE.
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-0902-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 12, 2018
- FDA report date
- Mar 14, 2018
- Quantity
- 766,271 Cases Total
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0902-2018, exactly as published.
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- City
- Lenexa
- State
- KS
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 79216
- Address
- 10001 Industrial Blvd
- Code information
- 12 packs: Sep 17 18 LXD, Oct 01 18 LXD, Oct 08 18 LXC, Oct 22 18 LXA, Oct 01 18 LXB, Oct 01 18 LXF, 24 packs: Sep 17 18 LXD, Sep 24 18 LXB, Sep 24 18 LXC, Oct 01 18 LXB, Oct 08 18 LXB, Oct 15 18 LXC;
- Postal code
- 66215-1209
- Report date
- Mar 14, 2018
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0902-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
- Product quantity
- 766,271 Cases Total
- Termination date
- Jul 5, 2018
- Reason for recall
- Sharp edges were observed on several of the cans which have the potential of causing cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Sprite, Lemon-Lime Soda, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 and 24 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
- Distribution pattern
- Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE.
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 12, 2018
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Mar 7, 2018