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Food recall warning

Various brands of caffeinated energy drinks may be unsafe due to caffeine content and labelling issues

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Summary

Product
Caffeinated Energy Drinks and Mixes
Issue
Food - Chemical
What to do

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

Distribution
National
Online

Affected products

To see the latest recalled products use arrows to sort by "published date"

Brand Product Addition information Published date
3D Alphaland Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/12/2023
5 Hour Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/12/2023
Alani Nu Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/02/2023
Bang Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/28/2023
C4 Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/28/2023
Celsius Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/12/2023
Cocaine Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/28/2023
Fast Twitch Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/28/2023
G Fuel Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/12/2023
Ghost Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/28/2023
Prime Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/12/2023
Ryse Fuel Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/28/2023
Sting Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 7/12/2023
Raze Energy Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/09/2023
Monster Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/11/2023
G Fuel Caffeinated Energy Drink Mixes All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/25/2023
InuYasha Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/25/2023
Dragonball Z Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/25/2023
Liquid Rage Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/25/2023
Shakura Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/25/2023
Bob Ross Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/29/2023
Sonic the Hedgehog Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/29/2023
Toxic Rick Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/29/2023
My Hero Academia Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/29/2023
Zoa Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/29/2023
Mega Pachi Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/29/2023
Mtn Dew Energy Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 8/30/2023
King Kongin  Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 9/08/23
Carabao Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 9/19/23
AriZona RX Energy Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling 9/19/23

 

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:

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

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
Original published date: 2023-08-11
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Beverages - Non-alcoholic
Companies

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.  

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Industry
Retail
Warehouse
Distribution
National
Online
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-73848
History
Change log
2023-09-19: Updated to include additional products
2023-09-08: Updated to include additional product
2023-08-30: Updated to include additional products
2023-08-29: Updated to include additional products
2023-08-25: Updated to include additional products
2023-08-11: Updated table to include all affected products
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