A new massive Coca-Cola recall seeks to prevent exposing Americans to another potential health hazard due to foreign materials found in food or drink, leaving many questioning the safety protocols of major corporations.
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Coca-Cola cans are recalled due to ‘foreign object’ contamination fears.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies this issue as a Class II recall, emphasizing the presence of plastic fragments in 12-packs of Coca-Cola Original Taste.
The recall covers over 10,000 cans dated ‘SEP2925MDA’ with time stamps from 11:00 to 12:53.
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, issued the recall on March 6 after discovering plastic fragments in the cans. Approximately 864 12-packs are affected.
Consumers should look for the products, notably those with UPC 49000-00634 6 on individual cans and UPC 0 49000-02890 4 on 12-packs.
The FDA warns about potential injuries like lacerations and perforations from ‘hard or sharp foreign objects’ found in the soda.
There are no confirmed serious injuries from the recalled Coca-Cola cans yet.
Dr. Mark Fischer advises, “If you swallow any foreign objects, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional,” reflecting on the risk of potential surgical removal.
Sugary beverages, often seen as harmless indulgences, now have consumers reconsidering their safety amid this scare.
Customers should return unused recalled 12-packs for a potential full refund and are advised by the FDA to dispose of recalled drinks without consuming or sharing them.
Nonprofits, including the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, are ensuring their Coca-Cola cans are unaffected by the recall.
This issue reflects broader concerns about food safety, highlighted by recent recalls of other products with foreign materials.
The recalled products were primarily distributed across Illinois and Wisconsin.
Concerns about choking, oral injury, or gastrointestinal discomfort from ingesting plastic fragments remain significant.
Coca-Cola’s silence on the recall adds to public apprehension, especially amid a surge in similar recent incidents involving other food and drink products.
“Hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach, and intestine as well as damage to the teeth and gums,” said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), cited by Newsweek.
Amidst these safety challenges, a December 2024 Civic Science report reveals that 80% of participants are concerned about food recalls.
Nearly half distrust grocery stores and food brands to ensure safety, amplifying concerns as Batista-Cola remains unavailable for comment.
Without accountability or reassurance, questions linger over whether major corporations prioritize consumer welfare.
Coca-Cola’s recall saga serves as a reminder of the pressing need for robust safety practices to avoid betraying consumer trust.
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— Newsweek (@Newsweek) March 25, 2025
