Coca-Cola Recalls Over 13,000 Cases Of Popular Drink

Coca-Cola has recalled over 13,000 cases of one of the company’s top-selling ‘zero sugar’ beverages.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, around 13,152 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade, each with 12 cans, were “mislabeled.”

“Cans of regular Minute Made Lemonade were placed in cartons labeled Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade,” the FDA said.

“Coca-Cola has recalled one of its top-selling ‘zero sugar’ drinks after finding that it does contain sugar.

The beverage giant issued the recall last month after finding that 13,152 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade were incorrectly labeled. 

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Per USA TODAY:

In September, Coca-Cola issued a voluntary recall for the mislabeled product, which was shipped to retail stores in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, the company said in a statement that was emailed to USA TODAY. A press release was not issued for the recall, according to the FDA’s enforcement report.

“No impacted product remains in the market,” Coca-Cola said. “All recall activities in those markets are complete.”

“The sugar-free drink actually contained 40 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can, the equivalent of four Krispy Kreme donuts or a McDonald’s McFlurry. This is the same amount as the brand’s full-sugar lemonade,” Daily Mail noted.

COCA-COLA RECALLS ‘ZERO SUGAR’ DRINK AFTER IT’S FOUND TO BE FULL OF SUGAR

Coca-Cola has recalled 13,152 cases of its Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade after discovering the product was mislabeled and contained 40 grams of sugar per can.

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Daily Mail reports:

The FDA advised customers who purchased the drinks to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The agency classified the recall as Class II, which ‘involves a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from use of the product.’

For example, unknowingly drinking a full-sugar beverage could exacerbate conditions like diabetes, where sugar intake has to be carefully monitored.

The affected drinks included cartons with the codes: FEB1725CNA or FEB1725CNB. The UPC code is 0 25000 12115 9.

Read the FDA alert HERE.

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