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Class II
American Beverage Corp
Recall #F-0192-2014 · Initiated 2012-05-15
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
American Beverage Corporation recalled Guzzler Island Punch bottles because the nozzle cap could potentially come loose if heavily chewed and be swallowed. The company stopped using this cap design in 2011 and does not expect to find affected bottles still in stores.
Who is at risk
Primarily young children who may chew on bottle caps are at risk.
What to do
Check if you have any older Guzzler Island Punch bottles with the sports cap at home. If you do, stop using them and contact American Beverage Corporation or your retailer for a refund. Supervise children when drinking from any bottled beverages.
Product
Guzzler Island Punch 20 fl. oz. PET plastic bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corporation, 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, and 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
The following product bearing a "best buy" or "expiration date" earlier than 09/24/12 ONLY: Flavor and UPC code: Island Punch, 018397000015
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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