CLASS III Food recall · Reported 30 Jan 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Coca-Cola, 12 fluid ounce aluminum cans recalled
Coca-Cola Company (The) is recalling Coca-Cola, 12 fluid ounce aluminum cans in and, The Coca Cola Company, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 2 Jan 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0917-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64040
- Recalling firm
- Coca-Cola Company (The), Atlanta, GA
- Brand
- Coca-Cola
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Jan 2013
- FDA classified
- 23 Jan 2013
- Reported
- 30 Jan 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Soda
Timeline
| 2 Jan 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 30 Jan 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
Complaints received of off taste/odor.
Product as listed by the FDA
Coca-Cola, 12 fluid ounce aluminum cans in 20-packs and 32-packs, The Coca Cola Company.
Where it was distributed
FL
Questions about this recall
Is Coca-Cola, 12 fluid ounce aluminum cans in and, The Coca Cola Company recalled?
Yes. Coca-Cola Company (The) recalled Coca-Cola, 12 fluid ounce aluminum cans in and, The Coca Cola Company on 2 Jan 2013. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0917-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Complaints received of off taste/odor.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 496340, Optimum Taste Code: SEP1613HWA
Where was it sold?
FL
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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