Food-related product recalls are usually down to some mislabelling, accidental allergen inclusions, or contamination with food poisoning-causing bacteria.
Sometimes, however, it’s because shoppers are getting an awful lot more than they bargained for, as is the case with a Celsius energy drink recall.
Celsius is something of an in-vogue energy drink at the moment, and its position in the zeitgeist could be enhanced further by a mishap that’s seen officially-packed cans filled with vodka.
Essentially, a packaging supplier has mispackaged cans of High Noon vodka seltzers as Celsius energy drinks, with the vodka seltzers obviously having a pretty significant alcohol content.
Spare a thought for the Celsius enjoyers who didn’t clock they were pounding a vodka cocktail only to wonder why their equilibrium ended up a bit out of whack. How many retail employees who rely on these caffeine fixes accidentally walked out onto the salesfloor half-cut?
The affected Celsius can is the Astro Vibe Blue Razz edition.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an official warning over the mishap, with Celsius recalling the affected products.
High Noon is also recalling a selection of its Beach Variety packs from the same factory, although this seems to be a precautionary measure.
At the time of writing, no illnesses or other ill effects of the mistake have been reported.
The FDA published official details on it website, stating that the affected products were sent to retailers in New York, Ohio, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin between 21 and 23 July 2025.
The recalled High Noon drinks carry the code UPC 085000040065 and these lot codes:
- L CCC 17JL25 14:00 to L CCC 17JL25 23:59
- L CCC 18JL25 00:00 to L CCC 18JL25 03:00
Affected Celsius cans have the retail code UPC 8 89392 00134 1, and lot codes ranging from L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11.
These codes can be found on the bottom of High Noon and Celsius cans.
"Even if not purchased in a High Noon Beach Variety pack, consumers should be advised to ensure their CELSIUS 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,” said the FDA.
“Consumers are advised to dispose of the Celsius Astro Vibe energy drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition cans with the impacted lot codes, and not consume the liquid.”
It continued: “Consumers who have purchased the identified High Noon Beach Variety 12-packs or mislabeled CELSIUS ASTRO VIBE Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition (with lot codes: L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11), should contact High Noon Consumer Relations at [email protected] to get more information on next steps, including refunds.”
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Rachael Davis