In an unusual mix-up, the US Food & Drug Administration has issued a warning for consumers of Celsius energy drinks, specifically the Astro Vibe Blue Razz edition, after some cans were accidentally filled with vodka. The agency revealed that a packaging error occurred when the supplier shipped empty Celsius cans to the vodka seltzer company High Noon, which subsequently filled them without realizing the mistake.
Celsius Energy Drink Recall: Cans Mistakenly Filled with Vodka
Celsius Energy Drink Recall: Cans Mistakenly Filled with Vodka
USFDA issues warning regarding Celsius energy drinks after vodka mishap; consumers urged to check their cans.
High Noon has also announced a recall for certain Beach Variety packs that were produced on the same line as the affected Celsius cans. Fortunately, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported from the affected batches, according to the USFDA.
The recall specifically affects two production lots: Celsius cans with retail code UPC 8 89392 00134 1 and corresponding lot codes L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11, and High Noon packs with code UPC 085000040065 and lot codes L CCC 17JL25 14:00 to L CCC 17JL25 23:59 and L CCC 18JL25 00:00 to L CCC 18JL25 03:00. These products were shipped to retailers across several states, including Florida, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin, between July 21 and July 23.
The USFDA has advised customers to dispose of the affected Celsius energy drink cans and to refrain from consuming the liquid inside. It is important to note that High Noon Beach Variety packs with different lot codes have been confirmed safe for consumption.
The recall specifically affects two production lots: Celsius cans with retail code UPC 8 89392 00134 1 and corresponding lot codes L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11, and High Noon packs with code UPC 085000040065 and lot codes L CCC 17JL25 14:00 to L CCC 17JL25 23:59 and L CCC 18JL25 00:00 to L CCC 18JL25 03:00. These products were shipped to retailers across several states, including Florida, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin, between July 21 and July 23.
The USFDA has advised customers to dispose of the affected Celsius energy drink cans and to refrain from consuming the liquid inside. It is important to note that High Noon Beach Variety packs with different lot codes have been confirmed safe for consumption.
