Coca-Cola Recalls 26 Million Bottles in Austria Due to Metal Contamination

The recall affects multiple soda brands after a production error potentially introduced metal fragments into 0.5-liter bottles.

The recall is one of the largest in Austria in 25 years, involving Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, and MezzoMix brands.
Consumers are advised to return affected bottles, identifiable by best-before dates between February 4 and April 12, 2025.
A broken sieve in the production process is suspected to have caused the contamination risk.
Refunds for returned bottles are offered without the need for a purchase receipt.
The recall impacts not only households but also restaurants and bars across Austria.