Severity
Moderate
CapriSun Variety Pack, with a multi colored plastic wrap with white and yellow lettering, covering 4 cartons. The 4 cartons consist of fruit punch (the effected product), wild cherry, pacific cooler, and strawberry kiwi.Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Blend in a blue box with white lettering and fruit pictures. The carton contains 10,6 oz pouches.
Reported: July 22, 2015 Initiated: June 5, 2015 #F-2853-2015 1, 056 cases, 4 cartons per case, 10 pouches per carton. units
Kraft Foods North America issued this FDA Food recall on July 22, 2015. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 1, 056 cases, 4 cartons per case, 10 pouches per carton. units are affected. The recall was issued because: Possible brass fragments in Capri Sun Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Blend.. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-2853-2015) was formally reported on July 22, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 5, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Kraft Foods North America is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Granite City, IL. Federal records indicate 1, 056 cases, 4 cartons per case, 10 pouches per carton. units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: Possible brass fragments in Capri Sun Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Blend. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: The product was distributed to Sams Club Distribution Center, located at 1325 Central Ave, University Park, IL 60484.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 11 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
1, 056 cases, 4 cartons per case, 10 pouches per carton.
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product Description
CapriSun Variety Pack, with a multi colored plastic wrap with white and yellow lettering, covering 4 cartons. The 4 cartons consist of fruit punch (the effected product), wild cherry, pacific cooler, and strawberry kiwi.Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Blend in a blue box with white lettering and fruit pictures. The carton contains 10,6 oz pouches.
Reason for Recall
Possible brass fragments in Capri Sun Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Blend.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Kraft Foods North America
- Units Affected
- 1, 056 cases, 4 cartons per case, 10 pouches per carton.
- Distribution
- The product was distributed to Sams Club Distribution Center, located at 1325 Central Ave, University Park, IL 60484.
- Location
- Granite City, IL
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-2853-2015 |
| Date reported | July 22, 2015 |
| Date initiated | June 5, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Kraft Foods North America |
| Units affected | 1, 056 cases, 4 cartons per case, 10 pouches per carton. |
| Distribution | The product was distributed to Sams Club Distribution Center, located at 1325 Central Ave, University Park, IL 60484. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
CapriSun Variety Pack, with a multi colored plastic wrap with white and yellow lettering, covering 4 cartons. The 4 cartons consist of fruit punch (the effected product), wild cherry, pacific cooler, and strawberry kiwi.Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Blend in a blue box with white lettering and fruit pictures. The carton contains 10,6 oz pouches.. Recalled by Kraft Foods North America. Units affected: 1, 056 cases, 4 cartons per case, 10 pouches per carton..
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Possible brass fragments in Capri Sun Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Drink Blend.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 22, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2853-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: The product was distributed to Sams Club Distribution Center, located at 1325 Central Ave, University Park, IL 60484..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-2853-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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