Class III · Low riskTerminated Initiated Nov 2, 2018 (8 years ago)
Red Bull Energy Drink recall
Recalled by Red Bull North America Inc. · Santa Monica, CA, United States
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Investigation of complaints of off taste color and taste found that the product contained 3 times the level of the primary ingredients than is specified in the product formulation.
Red Bull Energy Drink, 8.4 Fl. oz. (250 mL) Ingredient: Carbonated water, Sucrose, Glucose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium, Carbonate Caffeine, Nicainamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine HCL, Vitamin B12, Natural and artificial Flavors, colors. UPC CODES: 6 11269 99100 0 (ON THE CANS) AND 61126991246 (ON THE CASES) distributed by Red Bull, N.A. Inc., Santa Monica, CA Made in Austria.
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
BATCH/LOT NUMBER: 1639377 AND 1639378; USE BY DATES: 05/16/2020 AND 05/18/2020, RESPECTIVELY C. PRODUCTION TIME STAMP RANGE (CAN): a. BATCH 1639377 TIME STAMP 14:00 14:48 b. BATCH 1639378 TIME STAMP 14:48 15:20, 17:00 17:40, 19:20 20:10, 21:10 21:15 D. PRODUCTION TIME STAMP RANGE (CASE LABELS) a. BATCH 1639377 TIME STAMP 14:15 14:58 b. BATCH 1639378 TIME STAMP 14:58 15:40, 17:10 17:50, 19:30 20:20, 21:20 21:25
Where it was sold
ArizonaCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiNevadaUtah
FDA's distribution note: DC's in CA, NV, AZ, HI, UT
Low risk, but check. Class III means the product is unlikely to make anyone ill but breaks an FDA rule, often a labeling one. If your package matches, the store will normally refund it. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
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