Coca-Cola recently recalled over two thousand cases of beverages due to potential contamination. The recall was announced by the company on August 16th, and affects products shipped to Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio.
This is not the first time that Coca-Cola has recalled its products due to contamination concerns. In 2008, they recalled thousands of cans of soft drinks in Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio, and Georgia because of possible contamination from a flame-retardant chemical.
The most recent incident involves drinks that may have been contaminated with microorganisms. The affected products were shipped before August 7th and were meant to be sold in 12-ounce cans and 6-ounce mini cans. Customers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to dispose of them and contact the company for a refund.
So far, no reports of illnesses or injuries related to the contamination have been reported. The company is collaborating with the Food and Drug Administration, and investigation into the cause of the contamination is ongoing.
The recall is a reminder that even the biggest companies are not immune to potential problems with their products. Thus, consumers need to be mindful of recalls, even when it comes to something as ubiquitous as Coca-Cola drinks. The company apologized to its customers for the inconvenience, and assured everyone that they are taking the incident very seriously.