Class III · Low riskTerminated Initiated Sep 12, 2018 (8 years ago)
Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer recall
Recalled by Swire Coca Cola USA · West Valley City, UT, United States
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Recalling Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack due to mislabeling.
A label that does not match the product can hide an ingredient someone must avoid, or show a wrong use-by date. All labeling errors recalls.
What was recalled
Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack, 12 oz cans
Quantity: 2,945 cases
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
MAY 2719 TOC MAY 2719 TOD
Where it was sold
Nationwide.
Virginia
FDA's distribution note: Nationwide. No govt/VA/military or foreign consignees.
Low risk, but check. Class III means the product is unlikely to make anyone ill but breaks an FDA rule, often a labeling one. If your package matches, the store will normally refund it. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
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