Additional Coverage:
- Walmart shopper noticed something really odd after opening her Sprite cans: “Y’all gonna drink this…” (marketrealist.com)
Local Walmart shopper finds brown liquid in Sprite cans.
A local shopper, Meagan McGee, recently purchased a 24-pack of Sprite at Walmart and discovered something unsettling. When she opened the cans, the liquid inside was dark brown, resembling cola, instead of the usual clear color.
McGee posted a video of her discovery online, showing multiple cans with the same issue. She expressed her confusion, asking how this could happen.
Some online commenters joked that Coca-Cola, which owns Sprite, was forcing people to drink their product, referencing past boycotts of the brand. Others suggested a mix-up at the factory, pointing to another video where someone found clear liquid in Coca-Cola cans. One commenter with industry experience suggested there might be a way to trace the issue back to the source.
This incident comes at a difficult time for Coca-Cola, as their European bottling unit recently recalled several beverages, including Sprite and Coke, due to high levels of chlorate. The recall affected multiple countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, the U.K., Germany, France, and Luxembourg. Chlorate, found in water treatment and food processing disinfectants, can pose health risks, especially to children.