CLASS III Food recall · Reported 16 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Red Bull Total Zero Energy Drink recalled by Red Bull North America

Red Bull North America is recalling Red Bull Total Zero Energy Drink, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 14 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot#1425389
Quantity recalled1,395 cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0352-2016
FDA event ID
72444
Recalling firm
Red Bull North America, Santa Monica, CA
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
14 Oct 2015
FDA classified
8 Dec 2015
Reported
16 Dec 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Energy Drinks

Timeline

14 Oct 2015Recall initiated by company
8 Dec 2015Classified by FDA+55 days
16 Dec 2015Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Red Bull North America is recalling Red Bull Branded Total Zero Energy Drink because the cans are missing the statement "Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine", a mandatory requirement on all products that contain aspartame.

Product as listed by the FDA

Red Bull Total Zero Energy Drink, 12 fl.oz. (355ml), UPC CODE(S): ON THE CAN: 6 11269 62373 4; ON THE CASE: 6 11269 61505 0

Where it was distributed

NEW HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, CONNECTICUT, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, SOUTH DAKOTA, INDIANA, NEBRASKA, MICHIGAN, MAINE, IOWA, DELAWARE, AND MARYLAND

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Questions about this recall

Is Red Bull Total Zero Energy Drink recalled?

Yes. Red Bull North America recalled Red Bull Total Zero Energy Drink on 14 Oct 2015. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0352-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Red Bull North America is recalling Red Bull Branded Total Zero Energy Drink because the cans are missing the statement "Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine", a mandatory requirement on all products that contain aspartame.

Which lots are affected?

Lot#1425389

Where was it sold?

NEW HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, CONNECTICUT, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, SOUTH DAKOTA, INDIANA, NEBRASKA, MICHIGAN, MAINE, IOWA, DELAWARE, AND MARYLAND

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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