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CELSIUS Energy Drink recall has consumers checking lot numbers. Some of these beverages may have the opposite effect than they intend to get from an energy drink. Not to mention the many ways accidental alcohol consumption can go wrong.
Here’s what we know about the CELSIUS Energy Drink recall.
High Noon announced a recall for two of their production lots of High Noon Beach Variety packs containing 12 of their 12 fluid ounce cans.
Why?
Some of the cans are mislabeled.
Not with another vodka seltzer product. But an energy drink.
According to the recall notice, “Some of these packs contain cans that are filled with High Noon vodka seltzer alcohol and are mislabeled as CELSIUS® ASTRO VIBE™ Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition with a silver top.”
The manufacturer warns, “consumption of the liquid in these cans will result in unintentional alcohol ingestion.”
So far, there have been no illnesses or adverse events reported for this recall.
The recall includes both High Noon Beach Variety Packs and CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink Sparkling Blue Razz Edition.
Recalled product includes:
Affected products were shipped to distributors in the states of Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
From there, distributors shipped product to retailers in the states of Florida, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin. All between July 21, 2025 and July 23, 2025.
While the recall involves cases of High Noon Beach Variety packs, packages may have been broken down and resold as individual cans. According to the recall notice, “consumers should be advised to ensure their CELSIUM ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition does not contain the lot codes (L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11), prior to consuming.”
Consumers are advised to dispose of the CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition cans with the impacted lot codes (L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11) and not consume the liquid. High Noon Beach Variety packs with different lot codes than above are not affected by this recall and are safe to consume.
Consumers are advised to dispose of impacted CELSIUS Energy Drink recall products and not consume the liquid.
According to a source, the recall was initiated when High Noon discovered a mix up in packaging shipments. A shared packaging supplier mistakenly shipped empty CELSIUS cans to High Noon, which were filled during the packaging process of the vodka seltzer beverages.
Mislabeling happens more often than you think. In fact, many “undeclared allergen” recalls are not actually caused by missing declared ingredients on the label. Often, they are caused by the wrong packaging included all together. Since, in these cases, the product is deemed safe to consume, it isn’t a contamination recall. However, those with an allergy to something not included on the label may have a serious or life-threatening reaction if they unknowingly consume it.
In this case, it is more than that.
This CELSIUS Energy Drink recall has been announced due to an age-restricted product with serious consequences contains an alcoholic beverage instead of the usual caffeinated liquid.
Media response to this CELSIUS Energy Drink recall has been mixed.
On one side you have people making light of the situation. “Excuse me while I run to the store and check some cans.”
Others are outraged. Appropriately worried about the product getting into the wrong hands and ruining lives.
Unintentional alcohol consumption is never a good thing. We should always have consent as to what we put into our bodies. I can imagine that no one can argue the fact that what’s inside should match the label.
That’s what labels are for after all.
But in this case, unintentional alcohol consumption caused by this packaging mix up can have serious consequences.
Legally, the packaged vodka seltzer product is an age restricted product because it contains alcohol. For much of the United States. The age for legal consumption is 21 years.
There is no such age restriction for energy drinks. At least to my knowledge. It is possible some states or smaller jurisdictions have made laws or ordinances on these products.
However, for the most part, anyone with cash in hand or a card to swipe can purchase these products.
Including children.
I know what you are thinking. Children shouldn’t be drinking energy drinks. But every parent is different, and many under the age of 18 regularly consume them.
Many high schoolers live on these beverages!
While excess caffeine and the chemicals used in energy drinks aren’t exactly healthy for them, the consequences are quite different.
For example, a minor who is under the influence (especially while driving) is likely to have their drivers license revoked and unable to get one until they are 18 years old (or 21 years old, depending on the state).
If this was intentional, sure. Consequences and all.
But if they simply picked up their caffeine fix on the way to school or practice. That isn’t exactly their fault.
Teenagers are not the only ones at risk for this. Many adults pick up an energy drink on their way to work.
They too are at risk of receiving a citation (or even arrest) for driving under the influence (DUI). Even if they do not get pulled over on the way to work, they may arrive there under the influence.
Can you imagine a teacher reporting to work with vodka seltzer breath?
A surgeon operating after quickly chugging an energy drink before a long surgery?
A truck driver on his last haul of the day, just trying to have energy when they get home?
The list goes on and on.
Some people have a genetically inherited metabolic disorder called alcohol intolerance. People with this condition do not process alcohol the way a normal body does. For these people, consuming even small amounts of alcohol can cause an unpleasant reaction.
Others may be allergic to alcohol. In this case, the body’s immune system overreacts to an ingredient in alcohol. The response can cause itchiness, rashes, swelling, and severe stomach cramps. These symptoms can be uncomfortable. Or even painful. In some cases, depending on the severity of the reaction, an alcohol allergy can be life-threatening.
In addition to the legal and medical consequences of accidental alcohol consumption, other impacts may affect a person’s life.
Some people may have religious reasons for abstaining from alcohol. Others may be recovering from alcohol addiction. Certain medications may have an adverse effect when combined with alcohol. Alcohol can influence the effectiveness of certain medications.
The list goes on and on.
If you have been negatively impacted by this CELSIUS Energy Drink recall and wish to file a legal claim, The Lange Law Firm, PLLC can help.
An experienced food product liability attorney can help you through this difficult time, gather appropriate evidence and represent you in your legal case.
Call (833) 330-3663 for a free, no obligation consultation to go over the details of your situation. Or fill out the online submission form and someone will get with you right away.
By: Heather Van Tassell (contributing writer, non-lawyer)
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