FDA recalls Texas Coca-Cola and Sprite cans for metal fragments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Oct. 20 that more than 4,200 cans of Coca-Cola products sold in Texas are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments. The Class II recall, initiated by Bottler Coca‑Cola Southwest Beverages on Oct. 3, covers select packs of Coca‑Cola Original Taste, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar and Sprite produced at the company’s Texas facility.

The recall involves 4,228 individual cans in specified multi‑pack configurations that can be identified by printed UPCs and code dates. The affected items include Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar 12‑ounce cans in 12‑pack (UPC 49000042559, best‑by Feb. 2, 2026) and 35‑pack (UPC 49000058499, best‑by Feb. 2, 2026); Coca‑Cola Original Taste 12‑ounce cans in 24‑pack (UPC 49000012781, best‑by June 29, 2026) and 35‑pack (UPC 49000058468, best‑by June 29, 2026); and Sprite 12‑ounce cans in 12‑pack (UPC 49000028928, best‑by June 29, 2026 and June 30, 2026) and 35‑pack (UPC 49000058482, best‑by June 29, 2026). The recall notice indicates the total includes roughly 1,115 Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar cans, 2,322 Coca‑Cola cans and 791 Sprite cans.

The FDA classified the recall as Class II, saying the products “may cause temporary...