Capri Sun Recalled Due To Dangerous Ingredient
Kraft Heinz issued an urgent recall for its Capri Sun juice pouches after discovering they had become tainted with a dangerous substance.
Capri Sun is one of the most beloved summer drinks in the United States. With its tropical, fruity flavors and easily insertable straw, it’s been a consistent staple for any outdoor outing. Unfortunately, Capri Sun’s parent company, Kraft Heinz, has recalled thousands of cases of the juice drink due to a contamination issue.
Kraft Heinz released a statement about the possible contamination yesterday. Apparently, a cleaning solution was introduced to a production line at the Capri Sun factory that wasn’t supposed to be there. After several customers complained about the taste of the juice drink, Capri Sun’s parent company sprung into action. After further investigation, they concluded that a diluted cleaning solution might be the problem that’s affecting the taste.
Fortunately, not all flavors of Capri Sun were allegedly contaminated. The only type of Capri Sun being recalled is the Wild Cherry flavor, which all have expiration dates of June 25, 2023. If you’ve purchased this specific flavor of Capri Sun, you can return it to the store for a refund. If not, immediately throw out the product.
If you have bought a case of Capri Sun and are unsure about the possibility of contamination, you can call Kraft Heinz’s contact line at 1-800-280-8252. The line is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, with customer service reps available to answer your questions about the recall or how to get a refund. Any other questions about the contamination issue or what cases were affected can also be directed to this phone number.
With many popular food brands like Capri Sun operating in huge factories with countless employees, recalls are relatively common. Earlier this week, a pizza company faced a recall issue due to its customers finding pieces of metal in their frozen dinners. The recall affected more than 13,000 pounds of frozen pizza from Home Run Inn Frozen Foods. US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service identified the hazard on Sunday, stating that the pizza’s meat topping was the ingredient that had potential metal contamination. This statement came after one customer called the pizza company, saying they found metal in their frozen pie.
The recall for Home Run Inn Frozen Foods only affects the product called Home Run Inn’s Chicago Premium Pizzeria Deluxe Sausage Classic. The pizza is sold in a 33.5-ounce carton and has a best-by date of December 3, 2022. If you’ve purchased this specific pizza, it’s best to return the item or immediately dispose of it. The USDA did confirm that there have been no injuries or ailments from the consumption of this product but still suggests that buyers return the product for safe measures. Similar to Capri Sun’s recall, no one has been injured from the product, but the government highly suggests refraining from consuming it.
Around 5,700 Wild Cherry Capri Sun cases are currently being recalled from grocery stores nationwide. Since this juice drink is favored by children nationwide, parents must be diligent about removing the product from their homes before its ingested. Though no one has been negatively affected by consuming the affected product, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
