In what is shaping up to be a nightmare come true, the US Food and Drug Administration recalled more than 10,000 Coca-Cola cans due to potential plastic contamination. The recall news came out earlier this month as the FDA flagged 864 12-packs of the much-loved beverage.
Finally, on Monday, the US agency accorded the Coke recall with the second-highest risk level, branding it a Class II recall. This particular classification follows in “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”
As of now, the FDA has not directed attention to any reported injuries or illnesses associated with the recall.
Coca-Cola recall: Product details and states affected
According to official FDA data listed on the agency website, the recall was initiated on March 6, 2025, with its classification being announced on March 24, 2025. The Class II recall’s reason has been mentioned has “Foreign object (plastic).”
The description of the affected products is: “Coco-Cola Original Taste, 12 Fl Oz. (355mL). Can UPC 0 49000-00634 6. 12-can pack UPC 0 49000-02890 4. Canned Under Authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313.”
The recalled products were sold in two states: Illinois and Wisconsin. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, in Milwaukee, bottled and distributed these products, per the FDA.
Distributor releases official statement after Coca-Cola plastic contamination alert
“Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is voluntarily recalling 864 cases of 12-pack Coca-Cola Classic in 12-oz cans in Illinois and Wisconsin,” a spokesperson for the company issued an emailed statement to USA Today this week.
They added, “The cases are being withdrawn because they did not meet our high-quality standards. We are taking this voluntary action because nothing is more important to us than providing high-quality products to the people who drink our beverages.”