Staff ReportsThe Food and Drug Administration has made a shocking announcement that should have Coke lovers reaching for their phones faster than you can say “bad soda.” About 10,000 cans of Coca-Cola are being recalled due to potential safety issues involving none other than plastic contamination. Yes, folks, the very stuff that’s been the villain in your environmental discussions has somehow invaded your refreshment one soda can at a time.
This recall, kicking off on March 6, primarily impacts residents in Wisconsin and Illinois. It’s as if those states have been given a double dose of trouble—first from the weather, and now from their soda supply. The cans in question were bottled at the Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling facility in Milwaukee, which raises an eyebrow because one wouldn’t expect the land of cheese and beer to be associated with such a mishap.
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling announced the recall with a statement suggesting that these cans did not meet their illustrious high-quality standards. It seems they care deeply about delivering products that are not only carbonated but also free from unwanted surprises. While it’s refreshing to see a company taking such a proactive stance, one can only wonder if anyone at that bottling plant thought to check for stray bits of plastic before sealing up thousands of cans.
Major Coca-Cola Class II Recall Issued: 'Foreign Object': Cans of soda found in 12-packs were found to be contaminated. https://t.co/pTw4AQVijF pic.twitter.com/ZpGc91YNBG
— The Western Journal (@WestJournalism) March 27, 2025
The FDA has labeled this debacle as a Class II recall, which, let’s be honest, sounds like they’re trying to soften the blow. In short, it means the chance of serious health effects is remote, although “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences” doesn’t exactly evoke a carefree chugging session of your favorite cola. If you’ve ever wanted a reason to give up soda for good, this might be it.
Interestingly, Coca-Cola isn’t a stranger to these sorts of recalls. A couple of years back, 2,000 cases of Sprite, Fanta Orange, and Diet Coke faced a similar fate due to concerns about contamination—this time attributed to “foreign material.” It seems clear that being a cola giant comes with its fair share of hiccups. So for now, the folks in Wisconsin and Illinois best check their pantries and prepare for a soda summer without the beloved Coke. Good luck finding a suitable alternative, because let’s be real, nothing else truly hits the spot quite like an ice-cold Coke—just hopefully not one tainted with bits of plastic.
