G FUEL Watermelon Limeade Energy Drink recalled for incorrect caffeine labeling
G FUEL LLC is recalling 48,000 units of GFUEL brand Watermelon Limeade Energy Drink nationwide because the product label does not declare the correct amount of caffeine.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II FDA recall for inaccurate caffeine labeling. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Incorrect caffeine information poses a potential health risk to consumers with cardiovascular sensitivity or stimulant sensitivity, meeting the criterion of 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'
Plain-English summary
G FUEL LLC is recalling 48,000 units of GFUEL brand Watermelon Limeade Energy Drink that were distributed nationwide. The affected product carries lot number 0002911440 with a best-by date of 08/16/2024.
The product label does not correctly declare the caffeine content. This mislabeling may affect consumers' health decisions, particularly those with cardiovascular sensitivity or those who rely on accurate caffeine information for dietary management.
Consumers who purchased the recalled product should verify their purchase against the affected lot number and should not consume the product if they are sensitive to caffeine or have medical conditions affected by stimulant intake.
The recalled product
- Product
- GFUEL brand Watermelon Limeade Energy Drink; 16 fl. oz.; ready-to-drink energy beverage in a can
- Manufacturer
- G FUEL LLC
- Category
- Food — Energy Drink
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 48,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot no: 0002911440 Best By: 08/16/2024
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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