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Catalog Number |
1999.016.208.a |
Object Name |
Can |
Description |
This is an empty Japanese can of Mountain Dew (beverage). The can is green with a white band around it. The name "Mountain Dew" is written in English in green and red in the white band. Below that, the name "Mountain Dew" is written in Japanese in smaller white characters. The back of the can has an ingredients list including: fructose corn syrup, acidulant, flavor, caffeine, sodium benzoate, and colorant (yellow 4). The seller is listed as Suntory Limited at 2-1-40 Dojimahama, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan. The internal capacity is 350 milliliters, and the expiration date is October 29, 1999. Underneath the ingredients are suggestions and warnings including: "Please do not throw away empty cans. For inquiries, contact Suntory Limited Customer Service Office at 0120-139310. Do not freeze. There is a risk the contents may expand and damage container. Do not leave in heat such as in a car in direct sunlight for a long time as it may explode. Please drink immediately after opening." The top of the can has instructions for opening: 1. Pull up on tab (with arrow pointing toward the opening) 2. Return tab (with arrow pointing away from opening) |
Date |
pre-1999 |
Collection |
Mountain Dew Collection |
Place of Origin |
Asia/Japan |
Material |
metal, aluminum |
Subjects |
local history |
Made |
Suntory Limited & PepsiCo |