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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0140-2021/FDA enforcement
The Coca-cola Company·Food·Nov 13, 2020

Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade Flavored with Other Natural Flavors 59 FL OZ (1.8 Qt) 1.75 L…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The firm was notified via a consumer complaint that the product contained a long piece of metal.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, FL, GA, LA +5 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameThe Coca-cola Company
Recalling firmThe Coca-cola CompanyAtlanta, GA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 25000 01970 800 025000 04812 8
Lot / date codes
  • DEC 01 20 LE Batch #0008560530
Distribution area
ALFLGALAMSNCSCTNVA

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN & VA.

United States

Quantity affected10, 409cs/8/59 fl oz cartons
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 9, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0140-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The Coca-cola Company initiated this food recall on November 13, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified via a consumer complaint that the product contained a long piece of metal. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN & VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified via a consumer complaint that the product contained a long piece of metal.

Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade Flavored with Other Natural Flavors 59 FL OZ (1.8 Qt) 1.75 L… was made or distributed by The Coca-cola Company in Atlanta, GA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0140-2021, dated December 9, 2020.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade Flavored with Other Natural Flavors 59 FL OZ (1.8 Qt) 1.75 L… recall?

The Coca-cola Company recalled Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade Flavored with Other Natural Flavors 59 FL OZ (1.8 Qt) 1.75 L… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0140-2021. The firm was notified via a consumer complaint that the product contained a long piece of metal.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the The Coca-cola Company recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0140-2021. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.