Red Bull Energy Drink — Class III food recall F-0671-2019
Terminated recall by Red Bull North America Inc., reported 2018-12-05, distributed in AZ, CA, DC, HI, NV, UT. Investigation of complaints of off taste color and taste found that the product contained 3 times the level of
| Recall number | F-0671-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Red Bull North America Inc., Santa Monica, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-11-02 |
| Classified | 2018-11-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-12-05 |
| Terminated | 2019-05-09 |
| Distributed | AZ, CA, DC, HI, NV, UT |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00611269991000 |
| Lot numbers | 1639377, 1639378 |
| Expiration dates | 2020-05-16 |
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 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Machine access
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