Recall roundup: Coca-Cola, rice products, blood pressure medication lead the list

Several consumer goods, food products and medications were recalled over the past week, including a popular soft drink that may contain metal.

Here’s a look at various recalls that have been issued in the past week.

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday classified a recall of three Coca-Cola drinks as Class II, which is the second-highest risk level.

Thousands of cans of Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Sprite sold by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in Texas were taken out of stores earlier in October. The recall was prompted by concerns about metal in the drinks, posing the risk of internal injuries if consumed.

According to FDA guidelines, a Class II risk level indicates that the affected sodas may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” although serious health risks are remote.

The recall impacts more than 4,000 units of the products, which can be identified by the following:

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can — 12 pack with codes 49000042559 / FEB0226MAACoca-Cola Zero Sugar 12oz Can — 35 pack with codes 49000058499 / FEB0226MAACoca-Cola 12oz Can — 24 pack with codes 49000012781 / JUN2926MAACoca-Cola 12oz Can — 35 pack with codes 49000058468 / JUN2926MAASprite 12oz Can — 35 pack with codes 49000058482 / JUN2926MAASprite 12oz Can — 12 pack with codes 49000028928 / JUN2926MAASprite 12oz Can — 12 pack with codes 49000028928 / JUN3026MAB

Anyone who may have purchased these products, or knows someone who has, is instructed to avoid consuming them and return them for a refund. Customers also can contact the brands’ consumer interaction center at 800-438-2653.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the risk level for popular rice products that were recently recalled.

The agency recently classified recalled Ben’s Original rice products as a Class II recall on Oct. 20.

A Class II recall is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Ben’s Original initiated a voluntary recall on a limited number of Ben’s Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products due to the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm.

These small stones pose possible risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed, according to the FDA.

The rice was sold to consumers in nine states, including New Jersey, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, and California.

All items have an expiration date of August 2026. They were sold at Target, HEB, Amazon, Piggly Wiggly, and United Markets.

According to the company, this is an isolated issue limited to these batches and no other Ben’s Original products are affected.

The FDA is issuing an alert to not consume this product.

The recall remains ongoing, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration report.

Visit fda.gov for more information or concerns.

More than 580,000 bottles of a popular blood pressure medication distributed nationwide have been recalled, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recall involves bottles of Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 1, 2, and 5 mg, which were distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

The bottles contain anywhere from 100, 250, 500, and 1,000 capsules.

The medication contains nitrosamine impurities, known as “N-nitroso Prazosin impurity C” that were above acceptable intake limits. Exposure to this product could lead to severe adverse health consequences.

Nitrosamines are a class of known carcinogens and do not cause harm when ingested a tlow levels. Impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels and over long periods of time.

The bottles of medication were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated on Oct. 7, and was classified to a Class II risk level on Oct. 24.

A Class II recall is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The recall remains ongoing, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration report.

Costco has announced a recall of a popular wagon due to a safety risk to children.

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Olympia Tools International Inc. is recalling the PACK-N-STROLL Folding Utility Wagon, sold at Costco.

Though the item was not marketed for use by children, it may be misused in that manner.

According to the recall notice, this item doesn’t meet federal safety standards for use with children, because there is a risk of a child’s head becoming trapped between an opening between the wagon’s utility tray and the sidewall.

Additionally, the wagon doesn’t contain a restraint system, posing a risk of falls to children, according to the recall notice.

Consumers should stop using the wagon immediately and return it to the nearest Costco store to receive a full refund.

Customers with questions or concerns can call Olympia Tools International Inc., at 866-461-8665.

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.