fluid ounce
noun
1
: a U.S. unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₁₆ pint see Weights and Measures Table
2
: a British unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₂₀ pint see Weights and Measures Table
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Key Facts The recall specifically applies to production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs, which are 12-pack products containing 12 fluid ounce cans.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The recall affects 4 fluid ounce amber bottles of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup (UPC 7-56184-10737-9) sold in the U.S. between December 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 20 June 2025
The Amber Woody scent comes in a sleek 3.4 fluid ounce bottle in the shape of a navy blue sphere.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
The recalled soda is Coca-Cola Original Taste in 12 fluid ounce (fl oz) cans.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
The recall affects 4 fluid ounce amber bottles of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup (UPC 7-56184-10737-9) sold in the U.S. between December 14, 2022, and June 4, 2025.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 20 June 2025
The Amber Woody scent comes in a sleek 3.4 fluid ounce bottle in the shape of a navy blue sphere.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
The recalled soda is Coca-Cola Original Taste in 12 fluid ounce (fl oz) cans.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Fluid ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluid%20ounce. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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