Food recall warning

Mindblow brand Energy drinks recalled due to non-permitted ingredients that may pose a serious health risk

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Energy Drinks
Issue
Food - Chemical
What to do

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

Distribution
Online
Quebec
Possibly other provinces and territories

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Mindblow

Energy Drink - Original Edition

473 mL

8 60006 52613 9

All codes

Mindblow

Energy Drink - Pink Lemonade

473 mL

8 60006 52611 5

All codes

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to non-permitted ingredients, including Mucuna Pruriens Extract (98% L-Dopa) that may pose a serious health risk.

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

L-Dopa, also known as levodopa, is a prescription drug that is combined with other drug ingredients in anti-Parkinson's medications. It should be used only under the supervision of a health care professional. Levodopa may interact with drugs prescribed for high blood pressure, and should not be used by women who are pregnant, who plan to become pregnant or who are breastfeeding. It should also not be taken by people with narrow angle glaucoma; untreated heart, liver, kidney, lung or hormonal diseases; a history of melanoma; or those who should not take drugs such as isoproterenol, amphetamines or epinephrine. Side effects requiring medical attention include: uncontrollable movements of the face, eyelids, mouth, tongue, neck, arms, hands, or legs; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; an irregular heartbeat or fluttering in the chest; feeling lightheaded when standing quickly; or unusual changes in mood or behaviour.

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by a complaint.

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

Les distributions Mindblow inc

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Industry
Retail
Warehouse
Distribution
Online
Quebec
Possibly other provinces and territories
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-74151
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
15666
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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