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American Beverage Corp

Recall #F-0195-2014 · Initiated 2012-05-15

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What happened
American Beverage Corporation is recalling Guzzler Alpine Freeze 20 fl. oz. bottles because the nozzle cap can potentially come loose if chewed excessively and could be swallowed. The company stopped using this cap design in 2011 and doesn't expect to find affected products still in stores.
Who is at risk
This is primarily a concern for young children who may chew on bottle caps.
What to do
If you have Guzzler Alpine Freeze bottles from 2011 or earlier with this cap design, stop using them. Check your bottles for the nozzle cap and contact American Beverage Corporation if you have questions about whether your product is affected.
Product
Guzzler Alpine Freeze, 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: Alpine Freeze, 018397000091.
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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