Coca-Cola has pulled Powerade bottles in certain states for possibly containing a very unusual contaminant. Let's find out what might be polluting their sports drinks. 

If Powerade is part of your hydration regimen, you might want to check your gym bag. The Coca-Cola Company recently pulled a recall on certain Powerade products due to the possible presence of a (brace yourself) foreign metal (eek!), specifically, a stainless steel ring (yikes) in certain products! The bottles were sent to consignees in South Carolina and Florida, but sales have been discontinued until this is resolved.

According to FoodSafetyNews.com, https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2024/04/powerade-products-recalled-over-potential-metal-object-in-bottles/ they pulled bottles in February of 2024, and the flavors involved were Powerade Zero Fruit Punch, Powerade Zero Mixed Berry, and Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, all found in 24-ounce bottle variety packs.

The Coca-Cola Company has identified the following products involved:

• Powerade Zero Fruit Punch (20 oz. bottles, 24-pack variety pack) with Lot Codes 0013098209, 0013111742, 0013111657, 0013119902 and an expiration date of November 11, 2024
• Powerade Zero Mixed Berry (20 oz. bottles, 24-pack variety pack) with Lot Codes 0013098209, 0013111742, 0013111657, 0013119902 and an expiration date of November 11, 2024
• Powerade Mountain Berry Blast (20 oz. bottles, 24-pack variety pack) with Lot Codes 0013098209, 0013111742, 0013111657, 0013119902 and expiration dates of November 11, 2024 and November 18, 2024

Consumers who have purchased these specific Powerade products are urged not to consume them. You can discard the product or return it to the store where you purchased it for a refund, even without a receipt.

For more information on the recall, you can contact Coca-Cola directly or look for updates on the FDA's website.