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Coca-Cola recalls popular sodas due to potential metal contamination

Thousands of cans of Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, and Sprite produced by a Dallas-based distributor are being recalled, the company said.

The products, which were sold in the Rio Grande Valley/McAllen area, could have metal inside.

"While the event remains on the FDA website, we can confirm all of the recalled product has been removed from the market," Coke said in a statement.  "Nothing is more important to us than providing safe, high-quality products to our consumers."

The recalled items were distributed by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, which has listed offices at the Dallas North Tollway and LBJ Freeway in North Dallas.

The specific items recalled were:

  • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can 12 pack 49000042559 / FEB0226MAA
  • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can 35 pack 49000058499 / FEB0226MAA
  • Coca-Cola 12oz Can 24 pack 49000012781 / JUN2926MAA
  • Coca-Cola 12oz Can 35 pack 49000058468 / JUN2926MAA
  • Sprite 12oz Can 35 pack 49000058482 / JUN2926MAA
  • Sprite 12oz Can 12 pack 49000028928 / JUN2926MAA
  • Sprite 12oz Can 12 pack 49000028928 / JUN3026MAB

The FDA gave the recall its second-highest category, Class II, which the agency describes as "a situation in which use of or exposure to ... (the) product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."

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