Celsius Energy Drink Recall: When Your Workout Boost Turns into Happy Hour
Okay, this is wild—imagine grabbing your usual pre-gym Celsius for that energy kick, only to find out you’re basically holding a vodka soda. Yeah, that actually happened. Some cans got filled with High Noon alcoholic seltzer instead. Talk about a plot twist nobody asked for.
Wait, How Did This Even Happen?
So here’s the thing: both brands apparently use the same factory or shipping routes. Someone along the line must’ve had a serious “oops” moment. Picture this—a worker grabbing the wrong hose, maybe half-asleep after a night shift, and bam! Vodka where there should’ve been caffeine. Classic case of right can, very wrong liquid.
And get this—it’s not like one or two cans. Whole batches went out like this. Social media’s blowing up with people posting side-by-side comparisons. Some cans look normal, others slightly off if you squint. But who actually inspects their energy drink like it’s a museum piece?
Why This Isn’t Just Funny
Let me break it down:
- Kids or pregnant women chugging these thinking it’s just vitamins and energy? Bad news.
- People on meds that don’t mix with alcohol? Hospital trip waiting to happen.
- Someone drinking this before driving? Cops aren’t gonna buy “But officer, my energy drink spiked me!”
Honestly, it’s scary how easily this could mess up someone’s day—or life. Makes you wonder what else slips through quality control, you know?
How to Spot the Boozy Imposters
If you’ve got Celsius cans lying around:
- Check the batch number against recall lists (when they finally release them)
- Swollen can? That’s usually a dead giveaway something’s off
- Weird smell when you crack it open? Energy drinks shouldn’t smell like a college dorm
Pro tip: Maybe don’t taste-test it though. Not worth the risk.
What Celsius Is (Not) Doing About It
Their PR team’s working overtime with the classic “we take this very seriously” statements. They’re offering refunds, but come on—that’s bare minimum after this mess. High Noon’s over here like “Not our circus, not our monkeys,” blaming the third-party factory.
Meanwhile, FDA’s probably facepalming while drafting angry letters. Wouldn’t be surprised if this ends in lawsuits—some law firm’s already rubbing their hands together like “Cha-ching!”
This Isn’t the First Rodeo
Remember Panera’s Charged Lemonade that sent people to the ER? Or that time a brewery accidentally made non-alcoholic beer with alcohol? History keeps repeating because companies cheap out on safety checks.
How hard is it to:
- Keep booze and non-booze production separate?
- Double-check labels before shipping?
- Maybe not run factories like a game of telephone?
Internet’s Having a Field Day
Twitter’s split between:
- Parents freaking out
- Gym bros joking about “new pre-workout supplement”
- Memes of people “accidentally” finding 20 contaminated cans
#CelsiusFail is trending, obviously. Nothing brings people together like collective outrage (and schadenfreude).
Your Burning Questions
“Can I still drink my Celsius?”
If your batch isn’t recalled, sure. But maybe wait for official lists unless you’re feeling lucky.
“Where’s my refund?”
Good luck with customer service hold music. Try emailing with photos of your cans.
“What if I already drank one?”
If you suddenly felt weirdly happy during your workout, now you know why. Jokes aside—call a doctor if you feel off.
The Takeaway
This whole mess is a wake-up call. Always check your drinks, even trusted brands can mess up big time. Share this with friends—especially that one who lives on energy drinks. And maybe pour your next Celsius into a glass first… just in case.
Update: As we were writing this, three more people tweeted about finding vodka cans. This story’s developing faster than a hangover.
Source: NY Post – US News