Coca-Cola recalls canned sodas in Texas amid consumer health concerns
Key takeaways
- Coca-Cola has recalled canned sodas in Texas after metal fragments were found in products.
- The recall currently affects the Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages US bottler.
- The US FDA and Coca-Cola are continuing investigations into the source of the contamination.
Coca-Cola has recalled over 70,000 products in Texas, US, after metal fragments were discovered in canned beverages. The US FDA issued a Class II recall on the products, which include popular brands Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and Sprite, amid consumer laceration and illness risks.
Reports suggest that the recalls could extend beyond Texas as the investigation continues. Currently, the only affected distributor is Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, the company’s largest US bottler, serving Texas and neighboring states.
Coca-Cola said in a statement on Friday, October 24: “While the event remains on the FDA website, we can confirm all of the recalled product has been removed from the market. Nothing is more important to us than providing safe, high-quality products to our consumers.”
However, the beverage giant has not yet provided full instructions to consumers on how to return affected items or request a refund. The recall affects specific 12-, 24-, and 35-pack varieties of soda.
Coca-Cola initiated the recall on October 3, and the FDA officially issued its Class II warning on October 20, citing foreign material contamination.
The FDA describes a Class II category warning as a situation in which consuming a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, while the probability of serious health consequences is remote.
Industry analysts note that metal fragment contamination typically points to a mechanical fault or debris from production-line maintenance.
Local reports suggest that Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages is conducting an internal audit of its production facilities.
Coca-Cola recalls thousands of Texas sodas after metal fragments were found in cans, prompting an FDA safety warning.
Coca-Cola’s financial results
Coca-Cola recently reported 5% revenue growth in Q3 2025, driven by premium beverages like Fairlife and Fuze Tea, and sports drinks like Powerade and Bodyarmor.
While Coca-Cola is making advances across its portfolio, there is still much work to be done, admits James Quincey, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company.
“While the overall environment has continued to be challenging, we’ve stayed flexible — adapting plans where needed and investing for growth,” says Quincey.
“By offering choice across our total beverage portfolio and leveraging our franchise model’s unique strengths, we’re gaining ground and strengthening our leadership position. We’re confident we can deliver on our 2025 guidance while also working to achieve our longer-term objectives.”
