The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the Coca-Cola incident as a "Class II" recall, where the product consumption might cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The international recall of millions of Dutch-made chocolate bars by US chocolate giant Mars is just the latest high-profile case of a major food brand being pulled due to a health scare.
The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong issued a notification regarding the recall of Everest Fish Curry Masala from India due to the presence of ethylene oxide.
Denmark's food agency has recalled three products by Samyang, a South Korean instant ramen brand on account of their high spice levels.
Some of the recalled baked goods include chocolate, rasberry and Bavarian donuts; French crullers; eclairs and coffee rolls.
According to Frito-Lay, the recalled chips bags may contain undeclared milk, which can be unsafe for those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk.
A previous recall of broccoli sold in Walmart stores in the US has been labelled as a "Class I" recall by the FDA.
The US FDA has advised against eating, selling or serving the recalled cucumbers as an investigation continues into a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
The first responsibility for recall of food has been cast upon the food business operator, parliament was told on Tuesday.
On April 8, 2017, Fresh Express issued a recall of a limited number of cases of Organic Marketside Spring Mix in Florida after two people allegedly found a dead bat inside the salad package.