Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated May 15, 2012

Big Hug Lemon Lime Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage…

Recalling firm: American Beverage Corp

Why it was recalled

There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential…

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: May 15, 2014.

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ProductBig Hug Lemon Lime Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Package size16 oz
UPC074806001653

FDA code information

Products bearing a "best buy" or "expiration date" earlier than 09/24/12 ONLY: UPC- 074806001653

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Original product description

Big Hug Lemon Lime Fruit Drink in a 16 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC074806001653 bearing a "best buy" or "expiration date" earlier than 09/24/12 ONLY: UPC- 074806001653

Original FDA recall reason

There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0207-2014
Event ID
62763
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
May 15, 2012
Reported
Nov 27, 2013
Classified
Nov 20, 2013
Terminated
May 15, 2014
Quantity
250,000 cases-total for all products
Location
Verona, PA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

Nationwide.

FDA source record · F-0207-2014

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