THUNDER BAY — Health Canada has recalled several energy drinks.
According to their release, the recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities.
A total of 26 types of bottled and canned energy drinks are being recalled because of caffeine content and labelling requirements on the product packaging.
Health Canada hasn't reported any illnesses associated with consuming these products.
However, people are advised that if they have any of the listed items, to "not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products." Also, "recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased."
In an email to Health Canada, they noted that the recall of the listed products came from routine investigations by the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency). They also wrote, "Follow-up activities together with reports and findings of sales of non-compliant caffeinated energy drinks and mixes have led to additional recalls."
It was also noted that in Canada, energy drinks must not contain more than 180 mg of caffeine in a single serving.
Health Canada included in their reply that "These products also require cautionary statements to protect sensitive sub-populations, including children, and to provide information on the safe number of servings per day."
There could be adverse risks for consuming items with high levels of caffeine in children, pregnant individuals, those who are breastfeeding and people who are sensitive to caffeine.
The federal agency lists the side effects of consuming excess caffeine, including insomnia, irritability, headaches, and nervousness.
