Sprite, Lemon-Lime 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
Sprite, Lemon-Lime Soda, 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 LXD, Oct 01 18 LXD, Oct 08 18 LXC, Oct 22 18 LXA, Oct 01 18 LXB, Oct 01 18 LXF, 24 packs: Sep 17 18 LXD, Sep 24 18 LXB, Sep 24 18 LXC, Oct 01 18 LXB, Oct 08 18 LXB, Oct 15 18 LXC;
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0902-2018
- 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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