Coca-Cola has recalled one of its best-selling ‘zero sugar’ drinks after discovering that it does contain sugar.
The beverage giant issued the recall last month after discovering that 13,152 cases of Minute Maid Zero Sugar lemonade were incorrectly labeled.
The sugar-free drink actually contained 40 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can, the equivalent of four Krispy Kreme donuts or a McDonald’s McFlurry. This is the same amount as the brand’s whole sugar lemonade.
According to an FDA alert, the mislabeled product was shipped to retail stores in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
All affected cases, each containing 12 cases of a dozen 12-ounce cans, have been removed from shelves.
Coca-Cola recalled 13,152 cases of its Minute Maid Zero Sugar lemonade after it was discovered that they actually contained the full amount of sugar.
Unknowingly drinking a high-sugar beverage could exacerbate conditions such as diabetes, where sugar intake must be carefully controlled.
A Coca-Cola spokesperson said in a statement: “In September, Coca-Cola Consolidated voluntarily recalled a limited number of 12-ounce cans of Minute Maid lemonade in parts of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
“There are no affected products remaining on the market and all recall activities in those markets are complete.”
The FDA advised customers who purchased the drinks to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The agency classified the recall as Class II, which “involves a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from use of the product.”
For example, unknowingly drinking a high-sugar beverage could exacerbate conditions such as diabetes, where sugar intake must be carefully controlled.
The affected beverages included cartons with the codes: FEB1725CNA or FEB1725CNB. The UPC code is 0 25000 12115 9.