Customers in six US states are being asked to inspect their freezers following a bizarre production mistake caused vodka to be inadvertently canned within Celsius Astro Vibe Blue Razz energy drinks.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) released a formal warning and recall statement after discovering that the cans of some Celsius energy drinks were filled incorrectly with alcohol in lieu of the original non-alcoholic drink.
So, how did this even occur? Turns out, the debacle began when a packaging supplier mistakenly shipped empty Celsius cans to High Noon, the well-known vodka seltzer brand. Rather than noticing the mistake, High Noon filled those Celsius-labeled cans with vodka as part of their normal production line. Result? Energy drink cans with a boozy surprise, and not the good kind.
The warning issued by the USFDA is specifically against Astro Vibe Sparkling Blue Razz from Celsius. People are being instructed not to consume these and to discard any cans that have been affected in good time. Thankfully, till date, there are no reports of sickness or side effects, but nobody is leaving anything to chance.
Along with the cans of Celsius, High Noon is also issuing voluntary recall for some Beach Variety Packs made on the same production line. Two particular lot codes, as reported by the USFDA, are being affected by the recall, and all such affected items were distributed between July 21 through July 23. These were shipped in Florida, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
If you’re scanning your inventory, here’s what you should be searching for:
Celsius cans affected carry the retail code UPC 8 89392 00134 1 with lot codes ranging from L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11. You’ll find this code lasered on the bottom of the can.
For High Noon Beach Variety Packs, the recall includes UPC 085000040065 and the following lot codes:
L CCC 17JL25 14:00 to L CCC 17JL25 23:59
L CCC 18JL25 00:00 to L CCC 18JL25 03:00
Any High Noon packs or Celsius products that are not included in these lot codes are deemed safe for consumption by the USFDA.
In a press release, the FDA stated: “Consumers are advised to discard the Celsius Astro Vibe energy drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition cans containing the affected lot codes, and not drink the liquid.” As of yet, there haven’t been any reported illnesses, but due to it containing alcohol, it’s definitely not a good idea to accidentally drink it before a workout or give it to a child.
This accidental boozy blend is the latest in a string of product recalls that highlight how easily small manufacturing mistakes can snowball into national alerts. While no one has been harmed, the unusual situation serves as a serious reminder to always double-check what you’re sipping.
If you recently purchased a Celsius Blue Razz, particularly from stores in the aforementioned states—stop for a moment and turn over the can and look at the code. It may prevent you from a surprise vodka buzz or worse.
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