The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-0671-2019·Announced 2018-12-05

Red Bull Energy Drink Recalled for Excess Ingredient Levels

Red Bull North America Inc. is recalling specific batches of 8.4 fl. oz. Red Bull Energy Drink because they contain three times the specified level of primary ingredients.

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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which by definition indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a formulation error resulting in excess ingredients, not a contamination or safety hazard.

Plain-English summary

Red Bull North America Inc. is recalling specific batches of 8.4 fl. oz. (250 mL) Red Bull Energy Drink. The recall involves Batch # 1639377 (48,456 cans) and Batch # 1639378 (146,160 cans). These products were distributed to distribution centers in California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and Utah.

The recall was initiated after an investigation into complaints regarding off taste and color revealed that the affected products contained three times the level of primary ingredients than is specified in the product formulation. The agency has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will not cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased these specific batches should check the cans for the batch numbers 1639377 or 1639378 and the corresponding use-by dates of 05/16/2020 or 05/18/2020. If the product matches these details, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
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
Manufacturer
Red Bull North America Inc.
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard

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 (7)

  • BATCH/LOT NUMBER: 1639377 AND 1639378
  • USE BY DATES: 05/16/2020 AND 05/18/2020
  • 17:00 17:40
  • 19:20 20:10
  • 17:10 17:50
  • 19:30 20:20
  • 21:20 21:25

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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