Coca-Cola recall on 7,475 cases of Minute Maid products in eight states- products found to possibly contain metal–
Here’s what consumers need to know.
The following written content by Carolyn L. Todd
The Coca-Cola Company announced a voluntary recall on 7,475 cases of Minute Maid products in eight states due to potential foreign-matter contamination. Specifically, the Coca-Cola recall is being initiated because metal bolts or washers could be present in the affected beverages, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled products include particular lots of 59-oz. (1.75-L) cartons of Minute Maid Berry Punch, Strawberry Lemonade, and Fruit Punch. The affected fruit juice products, which all have expiration dates in January 2022, were distributed in eight states: Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The FDA is classifying this as a Class II recall. This indicates one of two things: that the products in question “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences” (as opposed to the risk of serious adverse health consequences or death associated with a Class I recall), or that the likelihood of serious negative health effects is “remote,” per the FDA. No illness or injury in connection with the products has been reported at this time.
“This product did not meet our high-quality standards due to the potential presence of foreign matter,” Coca-Cola spokesperson Ann L. Moore told People. “We took this voluntary action because nothing is more important to us than providing safe, high-quality products to the people who drink our beverages.”
Moore said that the recall, which began on November 10, has been completed, meaning the recalled products have been taken off the shelves in the stores they were delivered to. However, the recalled products don’t expire until January 2022, so the concern is that they could still be sitting in the fridges of unsuspecting consumers.
If you are concerned you may have a recalled product, see the FDA notice for specific UPC codes, batch numbers, and expiration dates. And if you do have a recalled product, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Read more from Self.
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