Various brands of caffeinated energy drinks may be unsafe due to caffeine content and labelling issues
Summary
Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Affected products
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| 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 |
| GFuel | 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 |
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
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 illnesses 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
5002589 Ontario Inc., Echo Sales Canada, TREATS R US, T & E Imports, GPAE Trading Corp., Les produits Raredrank Inc
History
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Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
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