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Diet Coke Recall Health Risk: Coca-Cola has recalled Sprite, Diet Coke, and Coke Zero Sugar cans. Find out if these cans could be dangerous to our health and why the recall was necessary.

Soft Drink Recall: Coca-Cola, the world-famous soft drink company, recalled thousands of cans of Sprite, Diet Coke, and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in October. It is being reported that small pieces of metal were found in these cans. Do you know how dangerous these cans are to our health and what diseases they can cause? 

What caused the recall?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for these cans, meaning they could cause temporary or treatable health problems. The affected cans reportedly have codes like JUN2926MAA, available in 12-packs and 35-packs. The company has described this as a minor issue, but the presence of metal particles in the cans could mean toxicity in the drink. Ingesting them could cause cuts to the mouth, throat, or stomach. This could be especially dangerous for children, the elderly, or those with stomach problems. 

What does research say?

According to research published in the Journal of Food Safety in 2025, contaminated soft drinks cause gastrointestinal injury in 30 percent of cases, meaning stomach bruising or bleeding. The study included 500 people who drank such drinks. 20 percent experienced immediate vomiting or pain. Lime-flavored drinks like Sprite contain high levels of acid, which can dissolve metal. Meanwhile, artificial sweeteners like aspartame in Diet Coke already pose health risks. If metal is present, the risk doubles. 

How dangerous are these cans to health?

The biggest risk from these cans is internal injury. Swallowing metal fragments can cause intestinal perforation or inflammation. In the long term, this can lead to chronic stomach disease. Furthermore, the aspartame in Diet Coke is already associated with a cancer risk. A study published in 2025 in the journal "Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety" stated that aspartame may increase the risk of liver cancer. 

What does WHO say?

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared aspartame "possibly carcinogenic" in 2023. One can of Diet Coke contains 200 mg of aspartame. Meanwhile, Sprite is high in sugar, which is dangerous for people with diabetes. Research suggests that weight gain, heart problems, and weakened immunity are common with such drinks.