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FDA (Food enforcement)Recalled 2012-05-15closedclass ii

American Beverage Corp: Big Hug, Fruit Barrel Orange in a plastic 16 oz bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona, PA.

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Big Hug, Fruit Barrel Orange in a plastic 16 oz bottle with a sports cap, American Beverage Corp., Verona, PA.

  • UPC 074806001585

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

American Beverage Corp. is recalling Big Hug Fruit Barrel Orange beverage in 16 oz plastic bottles with sports caps due to a potential hazard with the nozzle cap. The cap's nozzle can become dislodged if excessively chewed and could potentially be ingested. The problematic cap design was last produced in September 2011 and is no longer used by the company, which does not anticipate finding any affected product still in the market.

The recall affects approximately 250,000 cases distributed nationwide. Only products with "best buy" or "expiration" dates earlier than September 24, 2012, and bearing UPC 074806001585 are included. The recall record does not specify a remedy or instructions for affected consumers.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

There is a possibility that a part of the nozzle cap of the bottle can become dislodged through abuse (i.e. excessive chewing), and then possibly ingested, 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.

Details from the source

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), and then possibly ingested, 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. Distribution: Nationwide. Quantity: 250,000 cases-total for all products Lot/code info: Products bearing a "best buy" or "expiration date" earlier than 09/24/12 ONLY: UPCs - 074806001585

Source

Official record: FDA (Food enforcement) ↗

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