Pibb Zero, Artificially Flavored Sugar Free Spicy Cherry Soda 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company recalled Pibb Zero, Artificially Flavored Sugar Free Spicy Cherry Soda 12 oz (355 mL) cans, packed in 12 packs, Canned under the authority of the Coc in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 12, 2018.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Sharp edges were observed on several of the cans which have the potential of causing cuts on the mouths of consumers who use the product."

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Distributed to retail stores in AR, IA, IL, KS, MO, and NE." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Lenexa, KS. The recall covers 766,271 Cases Total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 14, 2018), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.