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Class II
American Beverage Corp
Recall #F-0193-2014 · Initiated 2012-05-15
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
American Beverage Corporation is recalling Guzzler Iced Tea 20 fl. oz. bottles because the sports cap nozzle could potentially come loose if chewed excessively and be swallowed. The company stopped using this cap design in September 2011 and doesn't expect to find any affected bottles still in stores.
Who is at risk
This mainly affects young children who might chew on bottle caps, as they're most likely to cause the nozzle to detach.
What to do
Check any Guzzler Iced Tea 20 fl. oz. bottles you have at home—if they were purchased before September 2011, it's best to discard them. If you or someone in your household has swallowed a cap piece and experiences any symptoms, contact a doctor or poison control.
Product
Guzzler Iced Tea 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: Flavorand UPC code: Iced Tea, 018397000077
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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