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Class II
American Beverage Corp
Recall #F-0204-2014 · Initiated 2012-05-15
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
American Beverage Corp is recalling Big Hug Fruit Barrel Citrus drinks in 16 oz bottles because the nozzle cap could potentially come loose if chewed excessively, which could then be swallowed. This cap hasn't been used since September 2011, so the company doesn't expect to find affected bottles still in stores.
Who is at risk
Young children who chew on bottle caps are the main concern, though the risk is low since these bottles are very old.
What to do
Check if you have any Big Hug Fruit Barrel Citrus 16 oz bottles at home and look at the production date; if it's from 2011 or earlier, throw it away. Contact American Beverage Corp if you have questions about a specific bottle.
Product
Big Hug Fruit Barrel Citrus in a 16 oz plastic 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, 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
Products bearing a "best buy" or "expiration date" earlier than 09/24/12 ONLY: UPC- 074806001691.
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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