Food recall warning

MiO Energy brand Energy Drink Mixes recalled due to potentially unsafe levels of caffeine

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Energy Drink Mixes
Issue
Food - Chemical
What to do

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

Distribution
National

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

MiO Energy

Energy Drink Mix,
Tropical Passionfruit

48 mL

0 683921 5

All best before dates which contain caffeine

MiO Energy

Energy Drink Mix,
Black Cherry

48 mL

0 683901 1

All best before dates which contain caffeine

MiO Energy

Energy Drink Mix,
Açaí Berry

48 mL

0 683911 8

All best before dates which contain caffeine

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to potential for consumption of unsafe levels 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 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 has been one reported reaction which may have been 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

Recalling firm(s): Kraft Heinz Canada

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
National
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-75627
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
16054
Media and public enquiries

Company information

Kraft Heinz Canada

Public Inquiries: For questions or concerns please call our Consumer Relations center: 1-855-268-1775, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. 


Media Relations: Chelsea Slaggert chelsea.slaggert@kraftheinz.com

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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