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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages has recalled three popular drinks — Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola, and Sprite — due to possible metal contamination. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages launched the recall on October 3, 2025, initially covering about 4,000 cans distributed in Texas, according to USA Today. However, Eating Well later reported that the recall has already expanded to 70,000 cans and may continue to grow.

The metal affected 12oz (355ml) cans include:

• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (12-pack and 35-pack)
• Coca-Cola (24-pack and 35-pack)
• Sprite (12-pack and 35-pack) — including two separate batches of 12-packs

Classified as a Class II recall, the FDA noted that the products could cause temporary or mild health effects, though the risk of serious harm remains low. So far, the agency has not provided instructions for consumers on how to handle the recalled products, and the company has not yet released an official statement.

Earlier Cola Recalls

Cola has faced similar recalls in recent years over potential contamination concerns. In March 2025, the FDA announced a voluntary recall of 864 cases of Coca-Cola Original Taste 12-packs after detecting a possible foreign object. The recall, initiated by Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling in Milwaukee, affected over 10,000 cans. Classified as Class II, it posed a low health risk, and no injuries or illnesses were reported.

Earlier, in December 2023, Coca-Cola voluntarily recalled around 2,000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite, and Fanta Orange following reports of contamination with an unidentified substance. The affected 12-packs of 12-ounce cans were distributed across Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, and included 1,557 cases of Sprite, 417 of Diet Coke, and 14 of Fanta Orange. Although the FDA did not specify the contaminant, it confirmed that there were no reports of illness.

Source: Livemint