Various brands of caffeinated energy drinks may be unsafe due to caffeine content and labelling issues
Brand(s)
Summary
Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Affected products
As of January 15, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will no longer be updating this Food Recall Warning. The CFIA is continuing its food safety investigations and follow-up activities related to non-compliant caffeinated energy drinks. Should additional products be recalled, the CFIA will continue to notify the public by posting recall information on the Recalls and safety alerts website.
To see the latest recalled products use arrows to sort by "published date"
Brand | Product | Addition information | Published date |
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3D | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/12 |
5 Hour | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/12 |
Alani Nu | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/02 |
Bang | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/28 |
C4 | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/28 |
Celsius | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/12 |
Cocaine | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/28 |
Fast Twitch | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/28 |
G Fuel | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/12 |
Ghost | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/28 |
Prime | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/12 |
Ryse Fuel | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/28 |
Sting | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/07/12 |
Raze Energy | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/09 |
Monster | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/11 |
G Fuel | Caffeinated Energy Drink Mixes | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/25 |
InuYasha | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/25 |
Dragonball Z | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/25 |
Liquid Rage | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/25 |
Shakura | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/25 |
Bob Ross | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/29 |
Sonic the Hedgehog | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/29 |
Toxic Rick | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/29 |
My Hero Academia | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/29 |
Zoa | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/29 |
Mega Pachi | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/29 |
Mtn Dew Energy | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/08/30 |
King Kongin | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/09/08 |
Carabao | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/09/19 |
AriZona RX Energy | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/09/19 |
Bum Energy | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/10/20 |
Fleeb Juice | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/10/20 |
Glow Sparkling Energy | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/10/20 |
Magical Elixir | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/10/20 |
Red Bull (Chinese characters only) | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/10/27 |
Alokozay | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/10/27 |
Celsius | Caffeinated Energy Drink Mixes | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/04 |
`JST WRK | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/04 |
ABE | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/22 |
Bleach T4-F | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/22 |
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stardust Crusaders | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/22 |
Juvee | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/22 |
One Piece | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/22 |
Operation Phoenix | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/22 |
Up Time | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2023/12/22 |
Noo Fuzion | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2024/01/09 |
Bucked Up | Caffeinated Energy Drinks | All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling | 2024/01/09 |
Issue
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements.
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
- Check to see if you have recalled products
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
- If you become aware of recalled products being sold, you can report it to the CFIA
- If you buy food products online, follow our tips and do not assume that the products meet Canadian requirements
Consumers can spot caffeinated energy drinks and mixes that do not meet Canada's food safety standards by checking:
- Caffeine level. The maximum allowed in Canada is 180mg in a single-serving.
- Unilingual label. If the label is only in one language, or has no English or French on it, it means the product has not been produced for the Canadian market.
- Required cautionary statements. These help consumers make informed decisions.
High levels of caffeine may have adverse health effects for children, pregnant individuals, breastfeeding individuals, and those sensitive to caffeine. Exercising while consuming caffeine may lead to adverse health effects. Some of the side effects of consuming excess caffeine may include insomnia, irritability, headaches, and nervousness.
Learn more:
Related recalls and alerts
- BodyArmor brand drinks recalled due to over-fortification of vitamins and minerals and labelling issues
- Mindblow brand Energy drinks recalled due to non-permitted ingredients that may pose a serious health risk
- Mateína brand Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusions recalled due to caffeine labelling requirements
- G Fuel brand Energy Drinks recalled due to high levels of caffeine
- G Fuel Sparkling Hydration brand Orange Madness recalled due to labelling issues
- Prime brand Hydration Drink recalled due to over-fortification of vitamins and labelling issues
- Glow Sparkling Hydration brand Hydration Drinks recalled due to labelling issues
Additional information
Background
These recalls are part of an ongoing investigation. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) makes decisions about recalls based on its own investigation and health risk assessments provided by Health Canada. Follow-up activities together with reports and findings of sales of non-compliant caffeinated energy drinks have led to additional recalls.
The majority of the recalled products were neither manufactured nor intended for sale in Canada, and have been imported by third parties and sold in stores across Canada. Consumers may have also purchased the products online.
There are similar products in Canada that meet Canadian requirements and are not affected by the recall warnings. In Canada, energy drinks must not contain more than 180 mg of caffeine in a single-serving. These products also require cautionary statements to protect vulnerable populations, including children, and to provide information on the safe number of servings per day.
These recalls were triggered by the CFIA's inspection activities and were not associated with reports of reactions to the recalled products.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID: 15624, 15625, 15626, 15627, 15631, 15632, 15636, 15639, 15640, 15653, 15655, 15656, 15659, 15663, 15674, 15675, 15679, 15680, 15682, 15685, 15687, 15700, 15722, 15726, 15727, 15732, 15733, 15734, 15746, 15749, 15752, 15792, 15826, 15827, 15870.
What is being done
The CFIA’s food safety investigation of caffeinated energy drinks that do not meet Canadian requirements for supplemented food is ongoing. Should additional information become available or additional products be found to be affected, the CFIA will continue to notify the public by posting recall information on the Recalls and safety alerts website and issuing food recall warnings when required.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
The CFIA and Health Canada are working closely to address non-compliance issues, while continuing to communicate to industry and consumers about the potential adverse health effects of high caffeine levels, Canada's related labelling requirements, and making informed purchasing decisions when online shopping.
Details
5002589 Ontario Inc., Echo Sales Canada, Nutsco Incorporation, Total Merchandise Ltd., TREATS R US, T & E Imports, GPAE Trading Corp., Les produits Raredrank Inc., Osiris Inc., Rare Candy Canada, North Point Trading Inc., Exoticaccess s.e.n.c., Yummiz Inc., S. Shivji Ventures Ltd., Jessica Imports Inc., 12368145 Canada Inc., Jenny Martel, Exotics Wholesale, Vikings Nutrition, JFAZ Corporation, Videoville, Jubilee Distributors Ltd., Amazon.com.ca, 24/7 Athletic Kulture, La cabane à boucane inc., 13745996 Canada Inc.
Note: Each company listed here is responsible for some, but not necessarily all of the recalled products listed in the table above.
History
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