Capri Sun Wild Cherry Recall Issued After Cleaning Solution Discovered in Drink Pouches

Following a number of consumer complaints, a Capri Sun recall has been issued for “Wild Cherry” flavor, after the manufacturer acknowledged that the popular juice drink pouches may contain a cleaning solution.

The Capri Sun Wild Cherry recall was announced by Kraft Heinz on August 12, but the manufacturer has not provided information about the source of the contamination or potential health risks the drinks may pose, especially among young children.

The company indicates that the the Capri Sun drinks were contaminated with a cleaning solution used on food processing equipment, which got into the product on the production line in one factory. However, the problems were not discovered until several consumers complained about a “foul” tasting Capri Sun, including several reports involving severe vomiting and diarrhea after drinking the “juice”.

Some recalled products may still be on store shelves, and parents are outraged that the manufacturer has not been transparent about exactly what chemicals may be in the drinks, and what illnesses or long-term health risks may be caused.

The recall affects 6.6-ounce pouches of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend with UPC code 0 8768400100 4. Manufacturer codes on the individual pouches are 25JUN2023 followed by a “W” and the numbers 01, 02, 03, 04, 09, or 10; then by an “L” and a number between 01 and 12; and finally, by four numbers between 0733 and 0900. For example, 25JUN2023 W01 L01 0733.

The drink is sold by the carton. The product will have “Best When Used By” date of June 25, 2023, on the pooches and on the carton. The recall includes 5,760 cases, or more than 23,000 individual drink pouches, of cherry flavored Capri Sun juice drink blends.

Those who have the affected Capri Sun drink pouches should throw them out or return any recalled products to the store where it was purchased, Kraft Heinz recommends. Consumers can contact Kraft Heinz customer service about the recall at 800-280-8252 for more information or for a refund.