Coca-Cola, Original Taste
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
Coca-Cola, Original Taste, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 and 24 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA
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Original FDA code information
12 packs: Sep 17 18 LXF, Oct 01 18 LXC, Oct 01 18 LXF, Oct 08 18 LXC, Oct 15 18 LXD, Oct 15 18 LXE, Oct 22 18 LXB, Sep 24 18 LXC; 24 packs: Sep 17 18 LXE, Sep 24 18 LXB, Sep 24 18 LXC, Oct 01 18 LXC, Oct 08 18 LXB, Oct 08 18 LXE
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0899-2018
- 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.
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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