Swire Coca Cola USA recalls Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack, 12 oz cans
Swire Coca Cola is recalling Caffeine-Free Barq Root Beer 12-packs due to mislabeling. Consumers should check for the code 'MAY 2719 TOC' on the can.
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Recalling Caffeine-Free Barq s Root Beer 12 Pack due to mislabeling.
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What happened, in plain English
Swire Coca Cola is recalling 12-packs of Caffeine-Free Barq Root Beer because the cans were mislabeled. This means the product may not be correctly labeled for safety or regulatory reasons. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18670-swire-coca-cola-recalls-caffeine-free-barq-root-beer-12.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18670-swire-coca-cola-recalls-caffeine-free-barq-root-beer-12 · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1988-2018
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“Swire Coca Cola Recalls Caffeine-Free Barq Root Beer 12-Packs Due to Mislabeling.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18670-swire-coca-cola-recalls-caffeine-free-barq-root-beer-12. Based on FDA recall #F-1988-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1988-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was mislabeled, meaning the cans may not be correctly identified as Caffeine-Free Barq Root Beer. This could lead to confusion about the product's contents or intended use, but it does not pose a physical safety risk.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or purchased the Caffeine-Free Barq Root Beer 12-packs with the code 'MAY 2719 TOC' is affected. The risk is low as this is a labeling issue, not a safety hazard.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the can for the code 'MAY 2719 TOC' on the bottom. The product was sold in 12-packs of 12 oz cans between May 2019 and the date of recall.
- Brand
Swire Coca Cola- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check the Can
Look for the code 'MAY 2719 TOC' on the bottom of the can to confirm if it's part of the recalled batch.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to drink?
Yes, the product is safe to drink. The recall is due to mislabeling, not a safety hazard.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check the can for the code 'MAY 2719 TOC' on the bottom. The product was sold in 12-packs of 12 oz cans between May 2019 and the date of recall.
Do I need to return the product?
No, the recall does not require returning the product. The remedy is not stated in the official notice.
Contact Swire Coca Cola
We’ve drafted a message you can send Swire Coca Cola to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1988-2018 — Swire Coca Cola Swire Coca Cola Hello, I own a Swire Coca Cola that is covered by recall F-1988-2018 from Swire Coca Cola. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1988-2018 (September 12, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1988-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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