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
Issue
Food - Chemical
What to do

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

Distribution
National
Online

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

5002589 Ontario Inc., Echo Sales Canada, TREATS R US, T & E Imports, GPAE Trading Corp., Les produits Raredrank Inc

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Industry
Retail
Warehouse
Distribution
National
Online
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-73848
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
15624-15627, 15631, 15632, 15636, 15639, 15655
History
Change log
2024-01-09: Updated table to include all affected products
Media and public enquiries

Public enquiries
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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