The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a warning on Wednesday for all flavors of Alani Nu energy drinks, popular among fitness influencers and celebrities like Kim Kardashian. The warning states that the drinks should not be consumed, served, or distributed due to improper labelling and caffeine content.
The Alani Nu energy drinks are sold across Canada in various stores, including Costco, GNC, Popeyes Supplements, Independent Grocer, and Loblaws. The CFIA’s warning emphasizes that high levels of caffeine in the drinks can have adverse health effects, especially for children, pregnant individuals, breastfeeding individuals, and those sensitive to caffeine. Some of the potential side effects of excessive caffeine consumption include insomnia, irritability, headaches, and nervousness.
Each can of Alani Nu energy drink contains 200 milligrams of caffeine, which is equivalent to six cans of Coke or two Red Bulls. The drinks are advertised as low-calorie with zero sugar.
While there have been no reports of reactions from the product, the CFIA decided to issue the warning after a food safety investigation. Further recalls or warnings may follow as a result of the investigation.
This warning comes in the context of multiple previous recalls for energy drinks not complying with caffeine content and labelling requirements. Some of the recalled energy drinks include “Bang: Potent Brain and Body Fuel,” “C4” energy drink, “Cocaine” energy supplement, “Fast Twitch” energy drink, “Ghost” energy drink, and “Ryse Fuel” energy drink. Additionally, in July, six other caffeinated drinks, including “Prime” energy drink, founded by American social media personality Logan Paul, were recalled. “3D Alphaland” energy drink, “5-hour Energy,” “Celsius dietary supplement,” “GFuel” energy drink, and “Sting” were also part of the recall.