CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in a PET with a sports cap recalled
American Beverage is recalling Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in a PET with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0213-2014
- FDA event ID
- 62763
- Recalling firm
- American Beverage, Verona, PA
- Brand
- Big Burst
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 20 Nov 2013
- Reported
- 27 Nov 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Strawberries
Timeline
| 15 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Classified by FDA | +554 days |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, and posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
Which lots are affected?
Products bearing a "best buy" or "expiration date" earlier than 09/24/12 ONLY: UPC-073798001207.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
26 other products · FDA event 62763More recalls from American Beverage
All 27| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Big Hug, Fruit Barrel Orange in a with a sports cap recalledBig Hug | American Beverage | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Big Juicy Fruit Punch Drink with a sports cap recalledBig Juicy | American Beverage | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Guzzler Orchard Chill PET with a sports cap recalledGuzzler Orchard | American Beverage | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Big Burst Fruit Punch Drink, in a PET with a sports cap recalledBig Burst | American Beverage | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Big Hug Fruit Barrel Kiwi Strawberry recalled by American BeverageBig Hug | American Beverage | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Flexible food pouch (3-layer foil, spouted, #CP6088) recalledFlexible | Cheer Pack | Foreign Material | OR |
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Strawberry Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Mango-Pina-Strawberry Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy Mango-Pina-Strawberry | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Dairy House Ingredient Systems Strawberry Dairy Powder 05#5072 recalled | International Food Products | Salmonella | OK, TN, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Tops Strawberry Jam Ingredients: Sugar, Strawberry Pulp recalledTops | Mangalm | Undeclared Sulfites | CA |