LOW RISK
Terminated
F-0671-2019
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.
Recalled by Red Bull North America Inc.
Classification
Class III — Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws.
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.
Product Details
Product Quantity
BATCH # 1639377 48,456 CANS, BATCH # 1639378 146,160 CANS
Product Type
Food
Code Info
BATCH/LOT NUMBER: 1639377 AND 1639378; USE BY DATES: 05/16/2020 AND 05/18/2020, RESPECTIVELY C. PRODUCTION TIME STAMP RANGE (CAN): a. BATCH 1639377 TIME STAMP 14:00 14:48 b. BATCH 1639378 TIME STAMP 14:48 15:20, 17:00 17:40, 19:20 20:10, 21:10 21:15 D. PRODUCTION TIME STAMP RANG
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
DC's in CA, NV, AZ, HI, UT
Company Location
Santa Monica, CA, 90404-4015
Timeline
Report Date
12/05/2018
Recall Initiated
11/02/2018
Classification Date
11/28/2018
Termination Date
05/09/2019
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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