CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Coca-Cola can recalled

Coca-Cola Company (The) is recalling Coca-Cola can, distributed in Arizona, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 29 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesDate Code/Lot Code - UPC 049000053418 - JAN0217 VJ E; UPC 049000028904 - JAN0917TRE; UPC 049000042559 - AUG1516TRD; UPC 049000010633 - JUL1116TRE; UPC 049000028911 - JUL1116TRB; UPC049000031034 - JAN0917TRD
Quantity recalled14,168 cases total

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-2641-2016
FDA event ID
74183
Recalling firm
Coca-Cola Company (The), Atlanta, GA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
29 Apr 2016
FDA classified
30 Sep 2016
Reported
12 Oct 2016
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Soda

Timeline

29 Apr 2016Recall initiated by company
30 Sep 2016Classified by FDA+154 days
12 Oct 2016Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

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.

Product as listed by the FDA

Coca-Cola, 16 fl. oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000054318; Coca-Cola, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028904; Coca-Cola Zero, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000042559; Diet Coke, 12 oz. can/24 pack, UPC 049000010633; Diet Coke, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028911; Cherry Coke, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000031034

Where it was distributed

AZ, OR, & WA

ArizonaOregonWashington

Questions about this recall

Is Coca-Cola can recalled?

Yes. Coca-Cola Company (The) recalled Coca-Cola can on 29 Apr 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2641-2016.

Why was it recalled?

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.

Which lots are affected?

Date Code/Lot Code - UPC 049000053418 - JAN0217 VJ E; UPC 049000028904 - JAN0917TRE; UPC 049000042559 - AUG1516TRD; UPC 049000010633 - JUL1116TRE; UPC 049000028911 - JUL1116TRB; UPC049000031034 - JAN0917TRD

Where was it sold?

AZ, OR, & WA

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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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