In a startling alert, the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) has advised consumers to closely inspect their Celsius energy drink cans following an unusual incident where certain cans were inadvertently filled with vodka. This notification specifically pertains to the Astro Vibe Blue Razz edition of the popular energy drink.
The mix-up occurred due to a packaging error by a supplier that mistakenly delivered empty Celsius cans to High Noon, a vodka seltzer manufacturer, who subsequently filled them with alcohol. In conjunction with this recall, High Noon announced that it is also withdrawing some of its Beach Variety packs, which came from the same production line as the faulty Celsius cans.
Fortunately, no illnesses or adverse effects related to these products have been reported thus far, according to the USFDA. The recall impacts two distinct production lots, with details provided on the FDA's website to ensure that consumers can identify affected items. These products were distributed to retailers across several states, including Florida, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin, between July 21 and July 23.
For consumer safety, the USFDA has identified the retail and lot codes for the recalled products. Celsius cans can be recognized by the retail code UPC 8 89392 00134 1 along with specific lot codes: L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11. Meanwhile, the High Noon Beach Variety packs with the retail code UPC 085000040065 are also being recalled.
Consumers are urged to dispose of any affected Celsius Astro Vibe energy drink cans and refrain from consuming the liquid. It's crucial to note that other High Noon packs bearing different lot codes remain unaffected and are safe for consumption, the FDA has reassured the public.
