Celsius Energy Drinks Recalled After Alcohol Found in Select Cans
Be cautious if you’ve recently purchased Celsius Astro Vibe “Sparkling Blue Razz” energy drinks; some cans have been accidentally filled with alcohol. A recall was issued by High Noon and the FDA after mislabeling resulted in vodka seltzer being packaged in cans labeled as Celsius energy drinks.
How Did This Happen?
High Noon discovered that its shared packaging supplier mistakenly shipped empty Celsius-branded cans to High Noon. These cans were then filled with High Noon vodka seltzer—and never relabeled—before being packed into High Noon "Beach Variety" 12-packs. The labeling error occurred from a mix‑up by the contract bottler, not through the brand itself.
The mistake was discovered earlier this week and quickly prompted a voluntary recall. The affected cans were distributed over a three-day period, between July 21 and July 23, 2025, and were sent to retailers in eight states: Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin. High Noon emphasized that the issue was isolated and limited to two specific production lots.
Which Cans Are Affected?
Only two specific production lots of High Noon Beach Variety 12‑packs are affected.
The cans were distributed between July 21 and July 23, 2025 to retailers in:
Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
While no injuries or illnesses have been reported so far, the recall is being taken seriously due to the possibility of adverse health effects. Consumers may experience dizziness, impaired judgment, or drug interactions if they ingest alcohol unexpectedly.
How to Spot the Recalled Cans
A key giveaway: affected Celsius cans have a silver-top lid instead of the brand’s usual black lid.
The lot codes to check (found on the can bottom or outer packaging):
L CCB 02JL25 2:55 through L CCB 02JL25 3:11 and similar codes
High Noon has taken responsibility for the packaging mistake, explaining that the error originated with a shared co-packer that mistakenly used Celsius-branded cans during a High Noon production run. The company also noted that the affected Celsius cans can be identified by their silver tops, which are not typical of standard Celsius packaging, which usually features black lids. Consumers are advised to look for unusual can tops and check the lot codes printed on the bottom of the cans or on the outer box packaging.
What Should You Do If You Bought These?
Do not consume the beverage in any suspect can.
Dispose of the can immediately.
For information on refunds or replacement, contact High Noon Consumer Relations at consumerrelations@highnoonvodka.com
This recall is a rare but serious error—some cans labeled as non-alcoholic Celsius energy drinks actually contain alcoholic High Noon vodka seltzer. If you have cans with silver lids or falling in the listed lot codes, err on the side of caution: check, do not drink, and dispose safely. For assistance or refund details, contact High Noon’s support team promptly.