The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-0352-2016·Announced 2015-12-16

Red Bull Total Zero Energy Drink Recalled for Missing Phenylalanine Warning

Red Bull North America is recalling 1,395 cases of Total Zero Energy Drink because the cans are missing the mandatory phenylalanine warning for individuals with phenylketonuria.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low risk of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error affecting a specific medical condition (PKU) rather than a widespread safety threat.

Plain-English summary

Red Bull North America is recalling 1,395 cases of Red Bull Branded Total Zero Energy Drink, 12 fl.oz. (355ml). The recall is due to the cans missing the mandatory statement "Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine," which is required on all products containing aspartame.

The affected product is identified by Lot #1425389. The UPC code on the can is 6 11269 62373 4, and the UPC code on the case is 6 11269 61505 0. The product was distributed in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Maine, Iowa, Delaware, and Maryland.

Consumers with phenylketonuria (PKU) should not consume this product. Individuals without PKU are not at risk from the missing label. Consumers can check their cans for the specific lot number and UPC codes to determine if they are affected.

The recalled product

Product
Red Bull Total Zero Energy Drink, 12 fl.oz. (355ml), UPC CODE(S): ON THE CAN: 6 11269 62373 4; ON THE CASE: 6 11269 61505 0
Affected units
1,395

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#1425389

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

Same manufacturer · Red Bull North America Inc

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