Food recall warning

Mateína brand Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusions recalled due to caffeine labelling requirements

Brand(s)
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Summary

Product
Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusions
Issue
Food - Chemical
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.

Distribution
Quebec

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Mateína

Organic Raspberry Yuzu Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusion

355 mL

6 28504 15739 8

BB 2025-02-09 FY-100
BB 2025-02-17 FY-101
BB 2025-05-03 FY-102
BB 2025-05-26 FY-103

Mateína

Organic Mango Key Lime Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusion

355 mL

6 28504 15738 1

BB 2024-06-30 MK-100
BB 2024-07-01 MK-101
BB 2024-07-13 MK-102

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to non-compliance regarding supplemented food cautionary labelling requirements to avoid excessive consumption of caffeine.

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

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. 

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities.

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

 The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Beverages - Non-alcoholic
Companies

Mateína Inc.

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Industry
Retail
Warehouse
Distribution
Quebec
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-74101
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
15573
Media and public enquiries

Public enquiries

Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)

Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)

Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600

Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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