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American Beverage Corp
Recall #F-0208-2014 · Initiated 2012-05-15
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
American Beverage Corp recalled Big Hug Fruit Barrel Blue Raspberry drinks because the nozzle cap on 16 oz bottles could potentially come loose if chewed excessively and be swallowed. The company notes this cap hasn't been used since September 2011 and expects little to no affected product remains in stores.
Who is at risk
Young children who may chew on bottle caps are most at risk, though the company considers this a low-probability issue.
What to do
If you have this specific product, inspect the cap before use and supervise children when drinking from bottles with sports caps. You can contact American Beverage Corp or the FDA if you have concerns about a product in your home.
Product
Big Hug Fruit Barrel Blue Raspberry 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- 074806001615
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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