Coca-Cola Recalls Thousands of Cans After Metal Contamination Found

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a major recall of Coca-Cola products after possible metal contamination was discovered in several soft drink cans. The affected products include Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and Sprite some of the company’s most popular beverages.

Contaminated Cans Found in Texas

The recall was initiated by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages on October 3, 2025, and so far affects more than 4,000 cans that were distributed across Texas, according to USA Today. However, reports from Eating Well suggest the number has already grown to around 70,000 cans, and the scope could expand further. The affected cans include:

• Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (12-pack and 35-pack)
• Coca-Cola Original Taste (24-pack and 35-pack)
• Sprite (12-pack and 35-pack), including two specific batches of 12-packs

The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning the contamination could cause mild or temporary health issues, but the risk of serious harm is considered low.

FDA and Company Response

The FDA has not yet provided clear instructions on what consumers should do with the recalled cans. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages also hasn’t released an official statement addressing the issue. Consumers are advised to avoid drinking from affected cans and wait for further guidance from the company or the FDA.

Previous Coca-Cola Recalls

This is not the first time Coca-Cola products have been recalled in the US over contamination concerns.

• March 2025 Recall: Earlier in March 2025, the FDA and Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC in Milwaukee recalled 864 cases (over 10,000 cans) of Coca-Cola Original Taste 12-packs due to possible contamination with a foreign object. Fortunately, no injuries or illnesses were reported. The recall was also classified as Class II.
• December 2023 Recall: In December 2023, Coca-Cola voluntarily recalled 2,000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite, and Fanta Orange because of a suspected foreign substance in some cans. The recall covered products sold in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, including: 1,557 packs of sprite,  417 packs of diet coke, 14 packs of Fanta Orange. The FDA confirmed that no illnesses were reported, though the exact nature of the contaminant remained unknown.

Safety First

While none of the recalls have led to reported injuries, the incidents have raised concerns about product safety and quality control in large-scale beverage production. Consumers are encouraged to check the packaging details and avoid drinking from any cans that might belong to the affected batches until further notice.

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