Mello Yello, Citrus Flavored Soda
Recalling firm: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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.
The exact product
Mello Yello, Citrus Flavored Soda, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
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Original FDA code information
Oct 01 18 LXD
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0893-2018
- Event ID
- 79216
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Feb 12, 2018
- Reported
- Mar 14, 2018
- Classified
- Mar 7, 2018
- Terminated
- Jul 5, 2018
- Quantity
- 766,271 Cases Total
- Location
- Lenexa, KS, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Letter
Where it was distributed
Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE.
FDA source record · F-0893-2018
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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