FTC / FDA Violations4
2022EU regulatory actionEU RASFF notification - Pesticide residues above EU limits (chlorate) in Germany
EU RASFF alert: Chlorate pesticide residue in Coca-Cola Classic above EU MRL (maximum residue limit). Chlorate is used in water treatment but EU has stricter limits than US. Product passed US standards but failed EU inspection. Classic example of different regulatory thresholds.
2020FDA warning letterWarning Letter Issued
Warning letter to The Coca-Cola Company: misleading 'natural' labeling on Simply Orange juice products containing synthetic processing aids
2010FTC actionsettled
FTC investigates Vitaminwater healthy advertising. Products contain up to 33g sugar per bottle while marketed with health benefit claims.
2009FTC actionInformal resolution - required to modify deceptive health claims on Vitaminwater labeling
FTC investigation of Coca-Cola Vitaminwater for deceptive advertising: product labels and marketing claimed 'healthy' and 'nutritious' despite high sugar content (32.5g per bottle); FDA also sent warning letter; 'nutritious' claims for sugar-heavy product were deceptive
FDA Recalls63 total
2025[Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution LLC] Coco-Cola Original Taste, 12 Fl Oz. (355mL). Can UPC 0 49000-00634 6. 12-can pack UPC 0 49000-02890 4. Canned Under Authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313. — Foreign object (plastic)
2025[The Coca-Cola Company] Topo Chico MINERAL WATER CARBONATED 16.9 FL OZ (500mL) Bottle UPC 0 21136 18061 9, Case UPC 0 21136 18062 6 MADE IN MEXICO BY: CIA. TOPO CHICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. MONTERREY NO. 6500 COL. TOPO CHICO, M — Pseudomonas in Mineral
2025[Class II] Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution LLC: Coco-Cola Original Taste, 12 Fl Oz. (355mL). Can UPC 0 49000-00634 6. 12-can pack UPC 0 49000-02890 4. Canned Under Authority of the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313. — Foreign object (plasti
2025[Class II] COCACOLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC: Coca-Cola 12oz Can - 24 pack 49000012781 / JUN2926MAA Coca-Cola 12oz Can - 35 pack 49000058468 / JUN2926MAA — Potential presence of foreign material (metal) in the product (Recall #H-0107-2026)
2025[Class II] COCACOLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC: Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can -12 pack 49000042559 / FEB0226MAA Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can -35 pack 49000058499 / FEB0226MAA — Potential presence of foreign material (metal) in the product (Recall #H-01
2024[Class II] COCA COLA Consolidated LLC: Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade 12 cans carton UPC 0 25000 12115 9 CANNED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, ATLANTA, GA — Mislabeled. Cans of regular Minute Made Lemonade were placed in cartons label
2023[Class II] RQA, Inc.: FANTA ZERO SUGAR orange 20 FL OZ (1.25 PT) 591 mL UPC 0 49000 04143 9 THE COCA-COLA COMPANY — The firm discovered that bottles labeled as Fanta Orange Zero Sugar actually contains regular Fanta Orange. The regular product contai
2023[Class II] Coca Cola Bottling Group United: Coca Cola Ultimate; packaged in 20oz PET bottles, 24 loose bottles per case *Product incorrectly labeled as Coca Cola Ultimate Zero Sugar — Incorrect label placed on product - Undeclared Sugar (Recall #F-1
2022[Class II] Swire Coca Cola USA: Coca-Cola Cherry Zero Sugar Fridge Pack, 12 - 12 FL OZ CANS (144 FL OZ) in a 12-pack fridge pack carton. UPC 049000047516; UPC Cherry Coca-Cola Zero Sugar can 049000047561; Cherry Coca-Cola can 0490 — Exterior packag
2022[Class II] COCA COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES LLC: Coca-Cola Classic 12 FL OZ metal Can UPC 04963406 packaged in cardboard 12 pack fridge pack — The product contain foreign matter (metal particles). (Recall #F-0001-2023)
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