The Food and Drug Administration announced in September that thousands of cases of Minute Maid “Zero Sugar” lemonade, which actually contained standard full sugar lemonade, were recalled.
The unlabeled cans of lemonade were sent to stores in three states: Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, the FDA said.
Coca-Cola, which owns Minute Maid, said in a statement that the affected products are no longer on store shelves and that it is concerned that customers in these states may be drinking products that are incorrectly labeled. He said there was no need to do so.
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A Coca-Cola representative told FOX News Digital in an email Wednesday that the company has “voluntarily recalled a limited number” of 12-ounce cans in the three states listed above.
“No affected products remain on the market and all recall activities in these markets have been completed,” the spokesperson said.
The recalled Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade cans contained standard Minute Maid lemonade. It is seen here in the form of a bottle. (George Fry/Getty Images)
According to the FDA, a total of 13,152 cases of fraudulently labeled lemonade have been recalled.
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Each case contains 12 cartons of 12 cans of lemonade.
The FDA announced the recall in mid-October after the product was removed from shelves. (Reuters/Andrew Kelly/File Photo)
According to Coca-Cola's website, Minute Maid Zero Sugar sweetened with aspartame is listed as having zero grams of sugar.
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Conversely, Minute Maid Lemonade contains 28 grams of sugar per cup.
The FDA classified the incident as a “Class II” recall on October 10th.
Minute Maid Lemonade contains real sugar, 28 grams per cup. (George Fry/Getty Images)
According to the FDA, a “Class II” recall is defined as “a situation in which use or exposure to a violative product may cause a temporary or medically reversible adverse health effect, or the possibility of a serious adverse health effect.” defined as “a situation in which sexual conduct is low.” Website.
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This is less serious than a “Class I” recall, meaning the affected product is “likely” to cause serious injury or death.
