Coca-Cola has begun recalling thousands of cans of its most popular brands in the United States. The alert, which mainly concerns the state of Texas, was reported by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall of the drinks was made necessary after the discovery that some cans could contain metal fragments which, if ingested, risk causing harm to consumers. No cases of problems related to the consumption of these carbonated drinks have been reported so far, but Coca-Cola has decided to proceed with the withdrawal as a precaution.
The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, meaning that exposure to the products may result in temporary or reversible adverse health consequences, but the likelihood of serious harm is considered remote.
The drinks involved in the recall
According to the FDA’s official notice, the affected cans originate from Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages facilities, with operations in North Dallas. Specifically, these are the following drinks:
In total, the recall affects more than 70,000 cans distributed in specific areas of Texas, including McAllen, the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio.
Previous Coca Cola recalls from 2025
This incident is Coca-Cola’s third recall during 2025. In the first months of the year, the company had already recalled several drinks in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands for high chlorate levels and more than 10,000 cans of original Coca-Cola in Illinois and Wisconsin for contamination by plastic fragments.
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In addition to consumer safety, recalls like these pose significant legal and reputational challenges for companies. Managing communication correctly, recalling products promptly and providing customer support are key to minimizing negative impact on the brand.
