Coca-Cola Cans Recalled Due to Plastic Contamination

Hundreds of Coca-Cola cans have been pulled from store shelves in Illinois and Wisconsin after plastic fragments were discovered inside the cans.

The alert was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall affects 12-ounce cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, sold in 12-pack boxes.

The affected products are marked with the date code «SEP2925MDA» and time stamps between 11:00 and 12:53.

FDA and Coca-Cola Detail Scope of Recall

The cans are also identified by the UPC codes: 0 49000-00634 6 (individual can) and 0 49000-02890 4 (12-pack).

A total of 864 12-pack boxes are being recalled, under recall number F-0664-2025.

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, based in Milwaukee, initiated the recall on March 6.

The FDA classified it as a Class II recall on March 24, indicating the potential for temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Coca-Cola has not publicly commented on the situation.

A spokesperson for Reyes Coca-Cola stated that the product was pulled because it did not meet the company’s quality standards.

“We are taking this voluntary action because nothing is more important to us than delivering high-quality products,” they said.

The FDA warns that hard or sharp foreign objects in food can cause serious injuries, including cuts and internal perforations.

Dr. Mark Fischer explained that swallowing plastic or metal objects may require surgery to remove.

He also advised seeing a doctor if ingestion is suspected.

A Civic Science survey revealed that 8 in 10 Americans are concerned about food recalls.

Additionally, nearly half of respondents said they do not fully trust supermarkets and brands to ensure food safety.

The Coca-Cola recall has sparked concern among consumers demanding greater transparency and stricter quality control in food manufacturing.