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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Coca-Cola Recall Update as FDA Issues Risk Warning for Contaminated Drink
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assigned its second most serious risk level, Class II, to a recall of Topo Chico mineral water, owned by The Coca-Cola Company, following the identification of potential contamination with Pseudomonas bacteria. Newsweek reached out to The Coca-Cola Company, which issued the recall, via email for comment outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters The FDA categorizes its recalls from Class I through to Class III. A Class II recall refers to instances when "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences" or if the chance of "adverse health consequences is remote." Pseudomonas is a common group of bacteria. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the type that most commonly causes infections, and patients in health care settings are the most vulnerable, including those on ventilators, those with catheters and those with open wounds, according to guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Stock image of a person holding a glass of sparkling water. Stock image of a person holding a glass of sparkling water. Getty Images What To Know The recall began on May 28, 2025, and was initiated by The Coca-Cola Company. The FDA issued the Class II risk classification on June 17, 2025. The recall was issued due to the potential presence of Pseudomonas in the mineral water. According to the FDA's release, "The firm was notified by their distributor that product placed on hold was released and shipped to customers." The recall involved 241 cases of Topo Chico Mineral Water Carbonated 16.9 fl oz (500 ml) bottles. The products can be identified by the following details: UPC: 0 21136 18061 9 (bottle), 0 21136 18062 6 (case) Lot Numbers: 11 A 2543, 12 A 2543, and 13 A 2541 Manufactured in Mexico by CIA. TOPO CHICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Monterrey The affected bottles of Topo Chico were shipped to five states: Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, and Texas. Coca-Cola has owned the sparkling mineral water brand Top Chico since 2017. The beverage giant owns a significant number of brands, including Sprite, Fanta, Smartwater and Powerade. What People Are Saying The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidance on Pseudomonas aeruginosa reads: "Pseudomonas is a group of bacteria commonly found in the environment, like in soil and water. The most common type causing infections among humans is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. P. aeruginosa can cause infections in the blood, lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, or other parts of the body after surgery." What Happens Next The recall is ongoing.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Murray State baseball eliminates Duke Blue Devils to reach College World Series
Omaha remains just out of reach for Duke baseball. A late-game collapse spelled disaster for the Blue Devils in a 5-4 loss to Murray State in Monday's winner-take-all game of the NCAA Durham Super Regional. The Racers spoiled Duke's College World Series hopes on Jack Coombs Field, clinching a spot in Omaha for the first time. Murray State coach Dan Skirka gets a Powerade bath after Murray State's 5-4 victory over Duke in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. Duke carried a 3-2 lead into the seventh inning, but the Racers tied the game when Jonathan Hogart belted his second home run of the game in the top of the seventh. Murray State then took the lead for good with two more runs in the top of the eighth inning and held on, preventing Duke (41-21) from making its first College World Series appearance since 1961. Advertisement '[That's] one of the best offenses that we've run up against all season,' Duke's head coach Chris Pollard said. 'The kids were tough. They didn't break down to the moment.' Duke players watch as Murray State celebrates their 5-4 victory over Duke in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. The teams combined for six home runs, and it was Luke Mistone's tie-breaking homer in the top of the eighth that pushed the Racers over the edge. Murray State (44-15) is the fourth No. 4 seed to ever advance to the MCWS, and the first Missouri Valley Conference team to reach Omaha since 2003. 'Hopefully, it motivates everybody,' Murray State head coach Dan Skirka said. 'This team could do it with 28 newcomers and three new coaches. [They] came together and hit their stride at the right time.' Murray State players including pitcher Graham Kelham (41), left, celebrate the last out in Murray State's 5-4 victory over Duke in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. Duke's final home run in the bottom of the eighth wasn't enough to save the Blue Devils' season, and their 64-year Omaha drought continues. Advertisement In similar fashion to Sunday's game, Hogart cranked a leadoff home run over the left field wall. Carson Garner followed it up with a double, and Dom Decker to batted him in with a single up the middle. The Racers loaded the bases, stringing together five hits. Freshman starting pitcher Henry Zatkowski escaped the inning with the Blue Devils trailing 2-0. 'Yesterday, he ambushed a first-pitch fastball, and so today, we were going to go heavy breaking ball,' Pollard said. 'That's Henry Zatkowski's best swing-and-miss pitch. His slider to a right-handed hitter is the best swing-and-miss he has. He'd thrown it twice and gotten bad swings — a bad take and a bad swing — and then, all of a sudden, you get an on-time swing and he hits it 400 feet.' Zatkowski recovered, collecting a career-high seven strikeouts in four innings. Duke punched back in the bottom of the first. First baseman Jake Hyde hit a sacrifice fly to right field to plate shortstop Wallace Clark, who drew a leadoff walk and advanced to second on a single from AJ Gracia. Murray State's Dom Decker (12) forces out Duke's Wallace Clark (7) in the ninth inning during Murray State's 5-4 victory over Duke in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. Hyde followed with a home run to center field in the third to knot the game at 2-2. Then, second baseman Jake Berger — who entered Monday going 0-5 with two walks in the super regional series — led off the fourth inning with a home run soaring just three feet over the center field wall to give Duke its first lead of the night, 3-2. Advertisement After five scoreless innings that saw only one hit from the Racers, Hogart tied it back up with another home run in the top of the seventh, nailing a ball 413 feet over the left field fence. Mistone rocketed another long ball to the same spot, retaking the lead for Murray State in the top of the eighth. Then, Dan Tauken's RBI triple pushed the Racers' lead to 5-3. 'They're just so good at bat-to-ball,' Pollard said. 'They're really, really good at two strikes. They center the ball really well. It's probably a combination of having some guys that have all had skill set, and they happened to be in the same lineup together.' Murray State's Jonathan Hogart (15) celebrates hitting a home run during Duke's game against Murray State in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. In the bottom of the inning, Duke sophomore catcher Macon Winslow sent the sixth home run of the night to left field with two outs to pull the Blue Devils within one. Advertisement Duke had life in the bottom of the ninth when Clark was hit by an inside breaking ball with nobody out. After a Gracia foul out, the Blue Devils' season nearly ended on a rare runner's interference call for an illegal slide into second on what could have been a double play off the bat of Ben Miller. The Racers even stormed the field in celebration. Duke's Jake Hyde (16) celebrates with Tyler Albright (40) and Ben Rounds (8) after hitting a home run in the third inning during Duke's game against Murray State in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. But, officials overturned the call. Clark was still out at second. Miller was safe at first. Duke pinch ran for Miller, but the Racers reset and Graham Kelham got Hyde to ground out to first base to end the game, the fourth time in the past seven NCAA tournaments the Blue Devils' season ended in a super regional. Advertisement 'We've won so many ball games over the years,' Pollard said. 'We won so many big ball games: ACC Championships, Regional Championships [and] ball games that we had to win in the regular season to go to the NCAA Tournament — must-win kind of ball games. It's hard for me to reconcile why we haven't been able to do it in this particular kind of game.' Murray State's Will Vierling (17) runs home on a triple by Dan Tauken in the eighth inning during Murray State's 5-4 victory over Duke in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. Duke's Kyle Johnson (5) crashes into the wall as he chases a fly ball during Duke's game against Murray State in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. Duke's Henry Zatkowski (12) celebrates after striking out a player to end the inning during Duke's game against Murray State in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. Duke's Kyle Johnson (5) is hit by a pitch during Duke's game against Murray State in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025. The Duke bench celebrates with Jake Hyde (16) after he hit a home run during Duke's game against Murray State in the third game of the Durham Super Regional at Jack Coombs Field in Durham, N.C., Monday, June 9, 2025.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PepsiCo Leans on Gatorade & LIFEWTR: Can Wellness Fuel Growth?
PepsiCo, Inc.'s PEP hydration portfolio is anchored by Gatorade and LIFEWTR, two brands that reflect its strategic shift toward functional performance and premium wellness offerings. In first-quarter 2025, Gatorade remained a strong performer, especially with innovations like Gatorade Zero and new rapid hydration products. The company is also investing in powders, tablets and other functional hydration options to meet evolving health and wellness demands. Gatorade's ongoing expansion into performance-focused formats is helping it regain its share in the competitive sports drink PepsiCo's premium bottled water brand, is another pillar of the company's health-focused strategy. Positioned as a wellness-driven offering, LIFEWTR taps into the growing consumer interest in premium hydration with clean ingredients and lifestyle-oriented branding. The brand's continued double-digit growth demonstrates strong traction, supporting PepsiCo's broader efforts to diversify away from traditional sugary beverages. This approach aligns with the company's intention to offer more permissible, functional beverages across a range of consumer these efforts is PepsiCo's broader shift toward 'better-for-you' portfolios, which include investments in protein, fiber and reduced sugar offerings. Notably, the company is innovating in protein-enriched beverages and snacks, aiming to capture value in emerging consumption trends, such as those driven by GLP-1 medication users seeking smaller portions and nutrient-dense foods. With consumer demand moving toward healthier, more functional products, PepsiCo's strategy of doubling down on brands like Gatorade and LIFEWTR positions it well for sustained growth in the wellness space. The Coca-Cola Company KO and Keurig Dr Pepper KDP are the key beverage companies competing with PepsiCo in the global Coca-Cola Company is strategically reinforcing its hydration and wellness lineup to compete directly with PepsiCo's Gatorade and LIFEWTR by leveraging brands like Powerade, Smartwater and Vitaminwater. Powerade has been revamped with a focus on innovation in performance hydration, incorporating enhanced electrolytes and new formulations to target athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Smartwater and Vitaminwater continue to lead Coca-Cola's charge in the premium and functional beverage segments, respectively, offering vapor-distilled purity and added nutrients. The company is also investing in digital marketing, packaging personalization and local relevance campaigns to build consumer trust and loyalty. With 30 billion-dollar brands in its portfolio and 68% of its drinks containing fewer than 100 calories per serving, Coca-Cola is aligning with health trends through innovation and consumer-centric strategies, positioning itself as a strong challenger to PepsiCo's hydration Dr Pepper competes aggressively with PepsiCo in the hydration and wellness space through brands like Core Hydration and Snapple Elements, focusing on functional benefits and health-conscious positioning. KDP's strategy centers on leveraging consumer trends such as low-calorie, antioxidant-rich and pH-balanced beverages, positioning Core as a premium hydration brand. Innovation remains a cornerstone of its approach, with ongoing flavor expansions, clean-label formulations and sleek packaging aimed at wellness-driven Millennials and Gen Z consumers. By capitalizing on its broad distribution network and agile marketing, KDP is carving out a strong niche against PepsiCo's Gatorade and LIFEWTR, appealing to consumers looking for alternatives with perceived health benefits and contemporary branding. Shares of PepsiCo have lost around 14.5% year to date against the industry's growth of 7.6%. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research From a valuation standpoint, PEP trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16.13X, significantly below the industry's average of 18.68X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PEP's 2025 earnings implies a year-over-year decline of 3.6%, whereas its 2026 earnings estimate suggests year-over-year growth of 5.4%. The estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been southbound in the past 30 days. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research PEP stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CocaCola Company (The) (KO) : Free Stock Analysis Report PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) : Free Stock Analysis Report Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc (KDP) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Flau'jae Johnson reveals why her friendship with Angel Reese ended
Flau'jae Johnson reveals why her friendship with Angel Reese ended Show Caption Hide Caption Flau'jae Johnson talks about her massive year, including her NIL deal How does LSU's Flau'jae Johnson celebrate her new song with Powerade and so many other accomplishments? She's learning to give herself grace. LSU star Flau'jae Johnson and former teammate Angel Reese are no longer friends, and Johnson recently revealed what happened to their friendship. Johnson and Reese spent several seasons together playing for the Tigers, side-by-side as the team earned a national championship in 2023. The pair became synonymous with LSU women's basketball and were seemingly inseparable. However, somewhere along the way, things changed, something that Reese addressed on her podcast last year. "I still support Flau'jae. We aren't as close as we used to be. There are no hard feelings or anything," Reese said at the time. "I wish her the best always. I'm always going to support her." Days later, Johnson expressed the same sentiment. "Me and Angel, we ain't as close as we used to be, but, like I still support her 1000 percent," she told the New York Post. Now, Johnson is peeling back the curtain even more on what happened between the former friends during a recent interview with The Breakfast Club. Johnson confirmed that she still supports and even defends Reese on social media, but that their friendship has frayed. "It was a lot of media. It was a lot of locker room stuff. Stuff that go on behind the scenes. But it happens. It happens" Johnson didn't immediately clear up what may have gone on while the two were teammates, but she did say, "Sometimes stuff happens. You wish it don't happen, but it do." Perhaps, in time, Johnson and Reese can mend their friendship, but for now, things might not get better any time soon.
Metro
06-06-2025
- Business
- Metro
Coca-Cola recalls Topo Chico mineral water over fears of bacteria
The Coca-Cola Company is recalling Topo Chico mineral water that was sent to five US states due to possible bacterial contamination. Coca-Cola is voluntarily recalling 'limited quantities' of 16.9-ounce glass bottles of Topo Chico that came in packages of 18 because they may be contaminated with the bacteria pseudomonas. They were sent to stores including wholesale retailer Costco, which distributed the bottles to its locations in Louisiana and Texas. The affected items were purchased from May 20 to 29 of this year, Costco stated in a letter to customers on Monday. 'Pseudomonas can be found naturally in water sources, including mineral water,' states the letter. 'The health consequences of consuming mineral water with the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is considered to be very low in healthy individuals with potential minor health consequences if consumed by individuals with weak immune systems.' Costco members who bought the mineral water with the lot code 13A2541 should return it for a full refund. 'The safety and quality of the products we offer our consumers is our top priority,' reads the letter. There have been no reports of consumers becoming sick from the mineral water, according to a Coca-Cola spokesperson. 'All impacted product has been removed from store shelves at the approximately 40 retail locations across Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas,' the spokesperson told FOX Business on Thursday. More Trending In addition to the lot number mentioned by Costco, bottles with 11A2543 and 12A2543 can also be returned for a refund or exchanged, said the spokesperson. Customers with questions should call the Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola acquired Topo Chico in 2017 in a reported $220million deal. Coca-Cola also owns the drink brands Sprite, Powerade, Vitamin Water, Dasani, Fairlife and BODYARMOR. The recall comes two-and-a-half months after the company recalled more than 10,000 cans of Coca-Cola over concerns of plastic contamination. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Donald Trump and Elon Musk might make peace – but it will never last MORE: Measles warning issued to UK holidaymakers after cases rise over 120,000 in Europe MORE: List of over 30 Hooters restaurants abruptly closed amid bankruptcy struggle
