CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Mar 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Mello Yello, Citrus Flavored Soda recalled

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling is recalling Mello Yello, Citrus Flavored Soda, distributed in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska. The recall was initiated on 12 Feb 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesOct 01 18 LXD

Quantity recalled766,271 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-0893-2018
FDA event ID: 79216
Recalling firm: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling, Lenexa, KS
Brand: Mello Yello
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 12 Feb 2018
FDA classified: 7 Mar 2018
Reported: 14 Mar 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Soda

Timeline

12 Feb 2018	Recall initiated by company
7 Mar 2018	Classified by FDA	+23 days
14 Mar 2018	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

Sharp edges were observed on several of the cans which have the potential of causing cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.

Product as listed by the FDA

Mello Yello, Citrus Flavored Soda, 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA

Where it was distributed

Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE.

Arkansas Iowa Illinois Kansas Missouri Nebraska

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Sharp edges were observed on several of the cans which have the potential of causing cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product.

Which lots are affected?

Oct 01 18 LXD

Where was it sold?

Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE.

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

19 other products · FDA event 79216

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Grape Fanta, Grape Flavored Soda recalled.

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