Sprite Zero — Class II food recall F-2642-2016
Terminated recall by Coca-Cola Company (The), reported 2016-10-12, distributed in AZ, OR, WA. In a small percentage of the cans, when opened, the oval covering for the hole, which normally is pushed down
| Recall number | F-2642-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Coca-Cola Company (The), Atlanta, GA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-04-29 |
| Classified | 2016-09-30 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-10-12 |
| Terminated | 2017-02-16 |
| Distributed | AZ, OR, WA |
| Quantity | 14,168 cases |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00049000014655, 00049000028928, 00049000037111 |
Product
Sprite Zero, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000037111; Sprite, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Sprite, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028928; Sprite, 12 oz. can/20 pack, UPC 049000014655
Reason for recall
In a small percentage of the cans, when opened, the oval covering for the hole, which normally is pushed down into the can, instead opens upward. This produces a loud "pop" sound. Recall initiated on 4/29/16.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.