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American Beverage Corp
Recall #F-0213-2014 · Initiated 2012-05-15
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
American Beverage Corp is recalling Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in 16 oz bottles because the nozzle cap could potentially come loose if chewed excessively, which could be swallowed. This product was last made in September 2011, and the company believes these bottles are likely no longer in stores.
Who is at risk
Young children who chew on bottle caps are most at risk.
What to do
Check if you have any of these bottles at home and dispose of them. If anyone has swallowed a cap piece, contact poison control at 1-800-222-1222 or seek medical attention.
Product
Big Burst Kiwi Strawberry Drink in a 16 oz PET 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-073798001207.
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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