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By Shane Croucher and Jasmine Laws
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Hundreds of Coca-Cola cans in Illinois and Wisconsin have been recalled after reports of plastic being found inside the cans, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall affects Coca-Cola Original Taste 12-ounce cans sold in 12-packs, specifically those with a date code of "SEP2925MDA" and time stamps between 11:00 and 12:53. The impacted products have a single-can UPC of 0 49000-00634 6 and 12-pack UPC of 0 49000-02890 4. A total of 864 12-packs are included in the recall. The recall number is F-0664-2025.
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Why It Matters
Food recalls are of great concern to many Americans. A December 2024 report by Civic Science found that 80 percent of those participating in the survey were worried about food recalls.
Additionally, nearly half of the Civic Science survey respondents said they did not trust grocery stores and food brands to ensure that their food was safe, with 3 in 10 saying they had personally been affected by recalled products.
What To Know
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, initiated the recall on March 6. On March 24, the FDA classified the event as a Class II recall, indicating that exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Coca-Cola did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
What People Are Saying
A Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling spokesperson told Newsweek: "The cases are being withdrawn because they did not meet our high-quality standards. We are taking this voluntary action because nothing is more important to us than providing high-quality products to the people who drink our beverages."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on its website: "Hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach and intestine as well as damage to the teeth and gums."
Dr. Mark Fischer, regional medical director at International SOS, previously told Newsweek: "It can be dangerous to consume metals or other foreign objects found in food...[They] can cause cuts or internal injury and may need to be removed via a surgical procedure. If you swallow any foreign objects, it's best to consult a healthcare professional."
What Happens Next
The recall is ongoing.
Update 3/25/25, 12:12 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with comment from Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling.
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