In an alarming development, thousands of Coca-Cola cans have been recalled because of a shocking discovery of plastic contamination.
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The U.S. FDA classified it as a Class II recall, which could cause temporary health consequences.
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC has pulled 864 12-count packs of Coca-Cola Original Taste, specifically 12-ounce cans, off the shelves.
The recall, initiated on March 6, involved tens of thousands of cans after plastic was found inside.
Coca-Cola has remained silent, offering no comment on this significant consumer safety concern.
The recall targets products with a date code of ‘SEP2925MDA’ and time stamps between 11:00 and 12:53.
Each affected can bears the UPC code 49000-00634 6, and the 12-pack cartons are identified by UPC 0 49000-02890 4.
This oversight raises significant questions about quality control processes at one of the world’s leading companies.
“Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, based in Milwaukee, WI, is recalling 864 12-count packs of Coca-Cola Original Taste because of potential contamination with foreign material, specifically plastic,” said the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), cited by Food Safety News.
The FDA’s classification reflects the possibility of temporary or reversible health issues from these contaminated cans.
Experts warn that ingesting hard or sharp foreign objects in food could cause traumatic injuries.
Dr. Mark Fischer, a prominent safety expert, mentioned the dangers of consuming foreign objects, which might require surgical intervention.
“It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food… They can cause cuts or internal injury and may need to be removed via a surgical procedure. If you swallow any foreign objects, it’s best to consult a healthcare professional,” he said, cited by Newsweek.
Plastic ingestion poses choking hazards, oral injuries, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Over 10k Coca-Cola cans recalled for possible plastic bits—yikes. Just 12oz Originals from Reyes in Milwaukee, hitting IL and WI. Check your stash! pic.twitter.com/FNVgFIJMZZ
— Laszlo Varga (@LaszloRealtor) March 26, 2025
The agency strongly advises against drinking or distributing these products.
Consumers are urged to dispose of them immediately or return them to stores for a potential full refund.
This recalls follow a disturbing trend in food safety, recently including 30,000 pounds of contaminated beef snacks and other grocery staples.
Consumers remain understandably frustrated, questioning the reliability of brands entrusted with public safety.
