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Class II
American Beverage Corp
Recall #F-0188-2014 · Initiated 2012-05-15
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
American Beverage Corp is recalling Big Burst Orange Drink in 16 oz bottles because the nozzle cap can potentially break apart if chewed excessively, and a piece could be swallowed. This cap design hasn't been used since September 2011, so affected bottles are likely no longer in stores.
Who is at risk
This recall is mainly a concern for young children who might chew on bottle caps.
What to do
Check if you have this product at home and discard any bottles with the affected cap design. If someone has swallowed a piece of the cap, contact Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or seek medical attention.
Product
Big Burst Orange Drink in a 16 oz PET bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona, PA.
Reason for recall
There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing) then possibly ingested, posing a potential health/safety hazard. The cap in question is no longer used by ABC and was last produced in September of 2011. Firm does not anticipate finding any impacted product in the market.
Quantity affected
250,000 cases-total for all products
Distribution
Nationwide.
Lot / code info
Products bearing a "best buy" or "expiration date" earlier than 09/24/12 ONLY: UPCs - 073798001016
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2014-05-15
Recalling firm
American Beverage Corp
One Daily Way
Verona, PA 15147-1135
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in a 16 oz PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona PA.
Big Juicy Blue Raspberry Drink in 10 oz plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
Guzzler Island Punch 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.
Guzzler Concord Grape 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, Verona PA.