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According to the CFIA, 5002589 Ontario Inc. has recalled Monster Caffeinated Energy Drinks from the Canadian marketplace due to reported failure to comply with Canada’s Caffeine content and labeling requirements properly. Monster branded Caffeinated Energy Drinks are sold in 16-fluid ounce (~473 ml) cans. All flavors that contain Caffeine and do not have bilingual (English and French) labeling are affected. This is another recall by the CFIA related to caffeinated drinks. The products were distributed nationwide.@  https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/monster-brand-caffeinated-energy-drinks-recalled-due-caffeine-content-and-labelling

The CFIA reported the recall of Mateina Organic Raspberry Yuzu Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusion and Organic Mango Key Lime Yerba Mate Sparkling Energy Infusion. The products are being recalled from the marketplace due to non-compliance regarding supplemented food cautionary labeling requirements to avoid excessive caffeine consumption. There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products. The products were distributed in Quebec.

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/mateina-brand-yerba-mate-sparkling-energy-infusions-recalled-due-caffeine-labelling?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The CFIA reported that Ultimate Imports recalls “Soft Serve on the Go” brand frozen dessert cups. The Soft serve ice cream cups produced by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, New York, have been recalled by the FDA in the US after being linked to a Listeria outbreak in the US. There have been no reported illnesses associated with consuming these products in Canada. The ice cream was sold in Ontario and Quebec at the retail level. The recalled products are Soft Serve on the Go cups packaged in 8 ounce clear plastic cups. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/soft-serve-go-brand-frozen-dessert-cups-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

The CDC added some details to the FDA information about the outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in Real Kosher “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. Two illnesses were reported; both patients were hospitalized in two states (NY and PA). Listeria was found in a “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cup collected from a sick person’s freezer, and laboratory scientists are working to determine if it is the outbreak strain of Listeria. The flavors included are Vanilla chocolate, Caramel, Parve vanilla chocolate, Peanut butter lite, Razzle, and Sorbet strawberry mango. The products were sold nationwide at Grocery stores, Convenience stores, and Canteens and to Long-term care facilities, Nursing homes, Schools, and Camps. The product was also sold internationally to Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. @ https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/ice-cream-08-23/index.html#:~:text=On%20August%209%2C%20Real%20Kosher,the%20outbreak%20strain%20of%20Listeria.