There"s a new security threat at some of the nation"s military bases – and it looks uncannily like a can of Coke.
Specially rigged Coke cans, part of a summer promotion, contain cell phones and global positioning chips. That has officials at some installations worried the cans could be used to eavesdrop, and they are instituting protective measures. Coca-Cola Co. says such concerns are nothing but fizz.
Mart Martin, a Coca-Cola spokesman, said no one would mistake one of the winning cans from the company"s "Unexpected Summer" promotion for a regular Coke.
"The can is dramatically different looking," he said. The cans have a recessed panel on the outside and a big red button. "It"s very clear that there"s a cell phone device."