Some Coca-Cola Company products are being recalled after something concerning was found in certain cans. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as Class II, meaning serious harm is unlikely.
At the beginning of this month, the FDA announced that Coca-Cola is recalling some of its products. According to the FDA’s website, the ongoing recall was initiated on March 3, 2025.
Coca-Cola voluntarily initiated the recall, which affects products distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin. The specific item being recalled is the Coca-Cola Original Taste, 12 fl oz (355 mL) can. The UPC is 0 49000-00634 6, and the 12-can pack UPC is 0 49000-02890 4.
The recall number is F-0664-2025, with the date code SEP2925MDA and time stamp 1100–1253. According to the site, 864 twelve-count packs were recalled by the Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The recall was prompted after a plastic foreign object was found in the products.
The FDA also stated that “hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury.” It explained that such injuries could include lacerations and perforations of tissues in the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach, and intestine. These objects may also cause damage to teeth and gums.
Dr. Mark Fischer, regional medical director at the risk mitigation company International SOS, elaborated on the dangers of ingesting foreign objects. He said, “It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food.”
The medical director added, “If the metal is sharp, it 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.”
The FDA has classified the recall as Class II. It explained that this type of recall occurs 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.”
Commenting on the issue, a Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling spokesperson said, “The cases are being withdrawn because they did not meet our high-quality standards.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.”
Fischer also had some insights into recalls revealing, “Recalls have been on the rise over the past couple of years.” He also shared how carrots, cucumbers, and deli meats have been recalled in the past few months for various reasons such as E. coli contamination, listeria, and salmonella.
Fischer continued, “It’s recommended that consumers ensure they are keeping up to date with news regarding recalls… Staying informed when purchasing food items is the best way to prevent foodborne illness.”
Illustrating Fischer’s point, on March 20, 2025, Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, announced a recall of approximately 29,541 pounds of ready-to-eat beef stick products. The recall, done by the establishment based in Shelley, was due to possible contamination with foreign material—specifically, metal.
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall that same day. According to the agency, the affected ready-to-eat beef stick product was produced between January 13 and January 15, 2025.
Labeling indicates that the following product is subject to recall: 1.15-oz vacuum-sealed packages of “CHOMPS ORIGINAL BEEF STICK MILD.” It is marked with an expiration date of 02-10-2026 and lot code 25016.
The recalled product bears the establishment number “6220A,” which is ink-jette
According to Chomps, it launched an investigation after receiving two consumer complaints reporting the possible presence of metal fragments in the meat stick product. No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported.
The company initiated the internal recall as a precautionary measure. It added, “Our consumers are, and always will be, our number one priority.”
Coca-Cola, the FDA, Chomps, and the FSIS are continuing to monitor these situations closely. Consumers are encouraged to check their products and stay informed through official updates.
As per previous reports, at the beginning of the year, the FDA informed the public about recalled chicken broth sold at Walmart in nine states due to spoilage risks, with Walmart reportedly advising customers to discard it and seek a refund.
The FDA updated its website with the recall of over 2,000 cases of chicken broth sold at Walmart in nine states due to a packaging defect that may cause spoilage.
According to the FDA’s enforcement report, the product is a “Great Value, Chicken Broth, 48 oz. , Aseptic paper cartons, 6 retail units per case, 120 cases/pallet.” The reason for the recall is due to a “Potential for packaging failures that could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage.”
The affected cartons are labeled with a “Best Used By” date of March 25, 2026, a batch or lot code of 98F09234, and the following Universal Product Codes (UPCs): 007874206684 for retail units and 078742066844 for cases.
Tree House Foods Inc., the manufacturer, voluntarily recalled the product on December 11, 2024. The company reportedly distributed 2,023 cases to 242 Walmart stores across nine states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
According to the FDA’s report, Tree House Foods notified consignees of the recall by telephone. The recall remains ongoing, and the company has not issued a press release.
Walmart reportedly removed the affected products from its shelves immediately after learning about the issue. In a statement to USA Today, Walmart said, “The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority.”
Their statement continued, “As soon as we were made aware of the issue, we took action to remove all impacted (products) from … select, impacted stores. We are continuing to work with the supplier to investigate.”
Walmart advised customers who purchased the product not to consume it and to dispose of it immediately. Customers could also request a full refund.
This was not the first time a Great Value product had faced an FDA recall. Last year, Great Value 100% Apple Juice, sold in 8-ounce plastic bottles in six-packs, was recalled because the “Product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance (13.2ppb).”
The voluntary recall, initiated by Refresco Beverages US Inc. on August 23, 2024, was classified as a Class II recall by the FDA and affected 9,535 cases distributed to retail locations in 25 states, including Alabama, Florida, New York, and the territory of Puerto Rico.
On September 13, 2024, Refresco Beverages issued a statement explaining that the recall was initiated “out of an abundance of caution.”
The company stated that it became aware certain lots of their apple juice, made with supplier-provided concentrate, contained inorganic arsenic levels slightly above the FDA’s 10 parts per billion (ppb) action threshold.
The company assured that no incidents had been reported and encouraged consumers to check the FDA’s recall list for more information. The recalled apple juice, marked with a “Best if Used by DEC2824 CT89-6” code, remains under an ongoing recall.
