Powerade products recalled over potential metal object in bottles

The Coca-Cola Company of Auburndale, FL, is recalling Powerade products because of the potential presence of a foreign metal object in the product, specifically a stainless-steel ring.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on Feb. 27, 2024, and is ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed to 760 consignees in South Carolina and Florida.

Recalled product:

Powerade Zero Fruit Punch – 20oz PET bottles 24 variety pack, 8 bottles of Powerade Grape within the variety pack

• Product Quantity: 149 cases
• Code Information: Lot Codes 0013098209, 0013111742, 0013111657, 0013119902 
• Expiration date: NOV1124AME

Powerade Zero Mixed Berry – 20 oz PET bottles 24 variety pack, 8 bottles of Powerade Grape within the variety pack.

• Product Quantity: 387 cases
• Code Information: Lot Codes 0013098209, 0013111742, 0013111657, 0013119902 
• Expiration date: NOV1124AMC

Powerade Mountain Berry Blast – 20oz PET bottles 24 variety pack, 8 bottles of Powerade Grape within the variety pack

• Product Quantity: 366 cases
• Code Information: Lot Codes 0013098209, 0013111742, 0013111657, 0013119902 
• Expiration date: NOV1124AMG and NOV18AMA

Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase.

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