Credited from: BBC
High Noon has issued a recall for some of its vodka seltzer packs due to mislabeling that mistakenly identifies them as non-alcoholic Celsius energy drinks. This potentially dangerous mislabeling could lead to unintended alcohol consumption, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Specifically, two production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs contain cans marked as "CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE™ Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition," while they still contain alcoholic seltzers, as reported by CBS News and HuffPost.
The affected products were distributed in several states, including Florida, New York, and Wisconsin, between July 21 and July 23. High Noon confirmed that the affected packs, featuring a silver lid instead of the standard black lid, could cause confusion for consumers looking for non-alcoholic options, particularly among those purchasing energy drinks, as stated by India Times and BBC.
High Noon initiated the recall after it was discovered that a shared packaging supplier accidentally shipped empty Celsius cans, which High Noon subsequently filled with its alcoholic beverage. No reports of illnesses or adverse events have emerged from the incident, according to the FDA. Consumers are urged to dispose of the mislabeled cans and contact High Noon for refund information, as detailed by NPR.
To assist consumers, the FDA has posted specific lot codes affected by the recall, urging customers to verify their product packaging. Those who purchased impacted cans should avoid consuming the contents and seek further guidance from the manufacturer, as reiterated by HuffPost and CBS News.