Red Bull North America Inc. recalls Red Bull Energy Drink, 8.4 Fl. oz. (250 mL) Ingredient: Carbonated water, Sucrose, Glucose, Citric Acid, Taurine, Sodiu…

Recall date

November 2, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

F-0671-2019

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

Red Bull North America Inc.

Sold / distributed

DC's in CA, NV, AZ, HI, UT

Why it was recalled

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.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

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.