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
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 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Dec 2015 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 16 Dec 2015 | Published 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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