Cans of Vodka Seltzer Went Out Packaged Like Energy Drinks. They've Been Recalled.
High Noon voluntarily recalled Beach Variety packs Tuesday, saying some contained the vodka seltzer beverage in cans mislabeled as Celsius energy drinks. A Food & Drug Administration recall message said drinking some cans of Celsius Astro Vibe—the Sparking Blue Razz Edition, specifically—could 'result in unintentional alcohol ingestion.'
High Noon's parent company, Gallo, hasn't received reports of illnesses or 'adverse events,"the company said. 'We are working with the FDA, retailers and distributors to proactively manage the recall to ensure the safety and well-being of our consumers,' spokeswoman Krista Fontana said in a statement.
Celsius (CELH) is 'actively supporting High Noon's voluntary recall efforts' the company said.
A supplier used by both companies sent empty Celsius cans to High Noon's manufacturer, the recall notice said. The Celsius cans were then filled with the cocktail, packed in with High Noon cans and shipped. They may have been sent to Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin, Fontana said.
Consumers can identify the cans in question by their silver lids. They may be among the black-lidded High Noon cans, with codes L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11 on the bottom of cans, the notice said.
Consumers who bought packs with the mislabeled cans can contact High Noon's consumer relations team at consumerrelations@highnoonvodka.com to learn about next steps, including refunds.
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