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Monster brand caffeinated energy drinks / Mateína brand Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusions recalled due to caffeine labelling requirements

Waterfront Media HFX Updated August 12, 2023 at 1:22 PM
Monster brand caffeinated energy drinks / Mateína brand Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusions recalled due to caffeine labelling requirements
**** Recall via Health Canada

Monster brand caffeinated energy drinks recalled due to caffeine content and labelling issues

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements.

Affected products

Brand Product Additional Information
Monster Caffeinated Energy Drinks All flavours which contain caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labelling

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
  • If you become aware of recalled products being sold, you can report it to the CFIA
  • If you buy food products online, follow our tips and do not assume that the products meet Canadian requirements
High levels of caffeine may have adverse health effects for children, pregnant individuals, breastfeeding individuals, and those sensitive to caffeine. Exercising while consuming caffeine may lead to adverse health effects. Some of the side effects of consuming excess caffeine may include insomnia, irritability, headaches, and nervousness.
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Mateína brand Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusions recalled due to caffeine labelling requirements

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to non-compliance regarding supplemented food cautionary labelling requirements to avoid excessive consumption of caffeine.

Affected products

Product Size UPC Codes
Mateína Organic Raspberry Yuzu Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusion 355 mL 6 28504 15739 8 BB 2025-02-09 FY-100 BB 2025-02-17 FY-101 BB 2025-05-03 FY-102 BB 2025-05-26 FY-103
Mateína Organic Mango Key Lime Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusion 355 mL 6 28504 15738 1 BB 2024-06-30 MK-100 BB 2024-07-01 MK-101 BB 2024-07-13 MK-102

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
  • If you become aware of recalled products being sold, you can report it to the CFIA
  • If you buy food products online, follow our tips and do not assume that the products meet Canadian requirements
High levels of caffeine may have adverse health effects for children, pregnant individuals, breastfeeding individuals, and those sensitive to caffeine. Exercising while consuming caffeine may lead to adverse health effects. Some of the side effects of consuming excess caffeine may include insomnia, irritability, headaches, and nervousness.
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