These Energy Drinks May Be Spiked With Vodka: Recall Roundup

People who think they’re drinking a caffeinated energy drink may get a jolt from vodka instead, a natural sweetener labeling mix-up could throw off recipes for people who are watching their sugar, and loose parts on some Kia sedans may endanger other motorists, according to recent recall notices

Sources for this report are the Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Product Safety Commission and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Here’s what you need to know about recent recalls:

Energy Drinks Deliver Different Kind Of Jolt

High Noon, a brand of seltzer owned by the E. & J. Gallo Winery, is recalling two production lots after discovering some cans in Beach Variety 12-packs were mistakenly labeled as Celsius energy drinks, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA said the vodka-spiked drinks, mislabeled as Celsius' Astro Vibe Sparkling Blue Razz flavor energy drinks, were shipped to retailers between July 21-23 as a part of a beach-themed variety packs. They were shipped to Florida, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin.

“The recall was initiated after High Noon discovered that a shared packaging supplier mistakenly shipped empty Celsius cans to High Noon,” the notice read.

Specific information, including lot and UPC codes, is found on the FDA website. Consumers who bought the affected drinks should contact consumerrelations@highnoonvodka.com for more information, including how to obtain a refund.

1 Death Linked To Recalled Toy Kitchens

Backyard Kids LLC is voluntarily recalling about 192,000 of its KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens due to the risk of serious injury, according to a recall notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

If young children climb onto the counter or crawl through the opening at the back of the play kitchen, their clothing could get caught on the plastic or metal hooks designed to hold toy kitchen accessories. This poses a strangulation hazard, according to the notice.

“In February 2023 in Oregon, a 23-month-old child was asphyxiated after his shirt got caught on one of the hooks while climbing and crawling through the opening at the back of the play kitchen where the toy kitchen accessories are held,” the notice read. “The child was unable to rescue himself and died from strangulation and asphyxia.”

The play kitchens, manufactured in China, were sold nationwide at KidKraft.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com from 2018 through July 2025 for between $120 and $270.

KidKraft, Inc. filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. Backyard Kids, which is based in Plano, Texas, has agreed to provide free replacement hooks to all consumers with affected units as a part of the recall.

Inquiries may be made to Backyard Kids at 800-882-0234 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, by email at recall@kidkraft.com or online.

Jewelry Sold At Nordstrom Recalled

Hundreds of pieces of Monica Vinader jewelry sold at Nordstrom stores and online have been recalled because they contain excess levels of the toxic metal cadmium, which can pose health risks, especially to children, potentially affecting kidneys and bones or reproductive health.

The 300 recalled units of Monica Vinader 14k Yellow Gold Mini Heart Chain Bracelets, Necklaces, and Stud Earrings may contain more than 100ppm of cadmium levels.

The jewelry was manufactured in Thailand between October and November 2024, and was sold both online and in Monica Vinader and Nordstrom stores between November 2024 and May 2025mat prices ranging from $250 to $350.

No injuries or incidents have been reported, the CPSC said.

The agency said people should stop wearing the jewelry and keep it out of reach of children. Monica Vinader will provide a replacement or refund. Information on how to do that is found on the CPSC website.

Kia Recalls 100K Vehicles Due To Loose Parts

Kia America is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles because exterior molding may detach while driving and cause a safety hazard for other motorists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall involves 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years of Kia’s popular K5 sedan, which was formerly known as the Kia Optima.

Drivers should visually inspect their cars and look for loose trim, and also make note of any rattling or wind noise while driving, which could indicate that trim is coming loose.

Kia will contact owners to bring their cars to a dealership, where they will be inspected and repaired as needed without charge.

Sweeteners Recalled Due To Labeling Errors

Eugene, Oregon-based NuNaturals is recalling two of its zero-calorie sweeteners due to a packaging error that caused the labels to be swapped, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

As a result, a bottle labeled “stevia” may actually contain monk fruit extract, while labels marked “monk fruit” may contain stevia powder.

Both are plant-based sugar alternatives used in low-calorie and low-carb diets, but they’re not interchangeable in recipes. They don’t taste or measure the same.

No illnesses have been reported.

The recalled products are:

Organic Pure Stevia

• Size: 1 oz
• UPC: 7 39223 00204 0
• Lot code: 25104S
• Best By: April 2028
• Actual contents: Monk fruit powder

Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener

• Size: 0.71 oz
• UPC: 7 39223 00187 6
• Lot code: 25104S
• Best By: April 2028
• Actual contents: Stevia powder

Ice Cream Recalled Due To Life-Threatening Error

Friendly’s Ice Cream is recalling select tubs of ice cream after discovering some tubs of Vanilla Bean ice cream instead contained Cookies & Cream ice cream, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The cartons failed to declare the presence of soy and wheat, increasing the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to people with a sensitive to those ingredients.

The recall affects 324 cartons of 48-ounce Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream cartons with a Cookies & Cream lid. The ice cream was distributed in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported.

The ice cream has a “best by” date of Nov. 26, 2025. People who bought the Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream containers with a Cookies & Cream lid can return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Questions may be directed to the company at 800-587-2259.