Imagine grabbing your favorite energy drink or a quick snack only to discover it could harm you—or get you tipsy without warning.
That’s exactly the kind of surprise some U.S. shoppers are now being warned about.
Two major product recalls have been issued after shocking labeling mix-ups—one involving an energy drink filled with vodka, and the other involving peanut butter crackers mislabeled as cheese.
Energy Drink Cans Found Filled with Vodka Spark a Major Recall
Celsius fans, be careful what you sip. Some cans of Celsius Astro Vibe Energy Drink—specifically the Sparkling Blue Razz Edition—are being pulled from stores after being found not to contain energy drink at all.
Instead, they’re filled with High Noon vodka seltzer.
This bizarre mishap happened due to a packaging error from a third-party can supplier, who accidentally delivered unused Celsius cans to High Noon.
According to Celsius, they had nothing to do with filling or distributing the alcoholic beverage in their branded cans.
Affected Cans and How to Identify Them
The mislabeled Celsius cans have silver tops and the following lot codes printed on the bottom:
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L CCB 02JL25 2:55 to L CCB 02JL25 3:11
Genuine Celsius cans have black lids, so that’s an easy first clue.
If you’ve got one of the silver-lidded cans with the codes above—do not drink it. High Noon has initiated a voluntary recall of these items.
The affected products were shipped in High Noon Beach Variety 12-packs, specifically with these lot codes:
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L CCC 17JL25 14:00 to 23:59
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L CCC 18JL25 00:00 to 03:00
They were distributed to retailers across Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin between July 21 and July 23.
What to Do If You Have One
High Noon and Celsius have both urged consumers to throw away the mislabeled cans.
If you’ve picked up a Sparkling Blue Razz can with a silver top during that shipping window, play it safe and toss it.
Thankfully, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported yet.
Meanwhile, Ritz Crackers Also Face a Recall Over Allergy Risk
It’s not just beverages causing trouble. Snack giant RITZ is also recalling several of its popular cracker sandwiches after a dangerous mix-up in packaging.
Some peanut butter-filled crackers were mistakenly labeled as cheese-filled sandwiches, raising serious concerns for the 3 million Americans with peanut allergies.
This kind of mistake could lead to life-threatening allergic reactions, and while no injuries have been reported yet, the FDA is taking the issue seriously.
Which RITZ Products Are Affected?
The recall includes four different Ritz items:
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An 8-pack of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches
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A 20-pack of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches
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A 40-pack of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches
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A 20-pack Variety Box containing 10 cheese and 10 peanut butter crackers
Although all the affected cartons do warn about peanut ingredients on the outside, the problem lies inside—some individual packs are mislabeled, making it easy for someone to assume they’re safe.
How to Check Your Crackers
The affected cartons have a best-before date up to January 2026.
If you’re unsure whether your box is part of the recall, you can check the UPC code next to the barcode.
RITZ products are sold all over the country, in major retailers like Target, CVS, and Dollar General, so the scope of the recall is wide.
However, it’s still unclear how many cartons are affected in total.
What Caused the RITZ Labeling Mix-Up?
According to manufacturer Mondelez Global, the labeling blunder was due to a supplier error—likely an issue during the printing process that caused peanut butter crackers to end up in the wrong packaging.
The Bottom Line for Consumers
Whether you’re sipping a drink or reaching for a quick snack, it’s a good reminder to double-check labels—especially if you have food allergies.
With both Celsius and RITZ facing recall over major labeling issues, consumers are being urged to stay alert, check lot codes, and discard any suspect products immediately.
And while no injuries have been reported so far, both companies are urging caution to avoid any unpleasant—or dangerous—surprises.