Celsius Energy Drinks Recalled After Accidental Alcohol Contamination in Cans

High Noon Recalls Mislabeled Vodka Seltzer Packs Mistaken for Energy Drinks
[Image: Mislabeled Celsius cans with silver lids vs. correct black lids. Caption: Recalled Celsius cans (silver lids) contain vodka seltzer. Safe cans have black lids.]

High Noon is recalling select 12-pack Beach Variety packs after cans filled with its vodka seltzer were incorrectly labeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink, Sparkling Blue Razz Edition. The mix-up, caused by a third-party can supplier, misdirected unused Celsius cans to High Noon’s production line. Celsius confirmed it was not involved in manufacturing or distributing the flawed products.

Key Details:

• Affected Products: High Noon Beach Variety 12-packs with lot codes L CCC 17JL25 14:00 to 23:59 and L CCC 18JL25 00:00 to 03:00 on the exterior.
• Mislabeled Cans: Silver-topped Celsius cans labeled with L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to 3:11 on the bottom.
• Distribution: Shipped to Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin (July 21–23).

Consumers are urged to dispose of these cans immediately. No alcohol-related incidents have been reported.

Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled Over Mislabeling Risk
[Image: Ritz Cracker cartons with allergy warnings. Caption: Mislabeled Ritz cracker packs may contain undeclared peanuts, posing allergy risks.]

The FDA also announced a recall of RITZ Cracker Sandwiches due to some peanut butter products being labeled as cheese. This poses a severe risk to the 3 million Americans with peanut allergies.

Affected Products:

• Variety Pack (20-count): Contains 10 cheese and 10 peanut butter crackers.
• 8-, 20-, and 40-packs of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches.

Key Details:

• Labels: Outer cartons warn of peanuts, but individual packs inside may be mislabeled.
• Best Before Date: Up to January 2026.
• Retailers: Sold nationwide at Target, CVS, Dollar General, and others.

Mondelez Global, the manufacturer, attributed the error to a supplier’s labeling mistake. No allergic reactions have been reported.

Consumer Advice:

• High Noon/Celsius: Check lot codes and dispose of silver-lidded cans.
• Ritz Crackers: Verify UPC codes and discard if uncertain. Peanut allergy sufferers should avoid affected batches.

[Image: Side-by-side of both recalled products. Caption: Recent recalls highlight risks of labeling errors in food/beverage products.]

These recalls underscore the importance of checking packaging details, especially for allergy-sensitive consumers. Both companies urge vigilance and prompt disposal of affected items.

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