Coca-Cola Company (The): Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-2642-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Sprite Zero, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000037111; Sprite, 12 oz. can/6 pack, UPC N/A; Sprite, 12 oz. can/12 pack, UPC 049000028928; Sprite, 12 oz. can/20 pack, UPC 049000014655

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 29, 2016

Date Posted: October 12, 2016

Recall Number: F-2642-2016

Event ID: 74183

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.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 14,168 cases total

Code Information:

Date Code/Lot Code - UPC 049000037111 - AUG1516TRC; UPC N/A - JAN0917TRC; UPC 049000028928 - JAN0917TRC; UPC 049000014655 - JAN0917TRC

Distribution Pattern:

AZ, OR, & WA

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated