Recall issued over energy drinks mistakenly containing vodka
Recall issued over energy drinks mistakenly containing vodka
Energy drinks that mistakenly contain vodka are being recalled in more than a half dozen states
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's main claim about an energy drink recall due to vodka contamination is partially accurate, but the article incorrectly identifies the brand being recalled. Sources confirm a recall due to the presence of vodka, but identify the recalled product as High Noon, not an energy drink. The article exhibits minimal bias, presenting the information in a straightforward manner, despite the factual error.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Energy drinks that mistakenly contain vodka are being recalled in more than a half dozen states.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms a recall due to vodka contamination in half a dozen states, but identifies the product as High Noon, not an energy drink.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms a recall due to vodka contamination in half a dozen states, identifying the product as High Noon.
- Verification Source #3: States that High Noon issued a recall after several packs of Celsius Astro energy drink were mistakenly filled with vodka seltzer.
- Verification Source #4: States that a recall was issued after a popular drink was mistakenly spiked with alcohol and that consumers may receive a can of vodka seltzer by those expecting an energy drink.
- Verification Source #5: States that High Noon issued a recall after several packs of Celsius Astro Vibe energy drink were mistakenly filled with vodka seltzer.
- Assessment: Partially accurate. The recall due to vodka contamination is confirmed, but the article incorrectly identifies the brand being recalled as an energy drink. Sources 1 and 2 identify High Noon as the product being recalled. Sources 3, 4, and 5 mention Celsius Astro energy drink being involved.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Energy drinks that mistakenly contain vodka are being recalled in half a dozen states. High Noon is recalling two…"
- Source 2: "Energy drinks that mistakenly contain vodka are being recalled in half a dozen states. High Noon is recalling two…"
- Source 3: "RECALL ALERT: High Noon has issued a recall after several packs of Celsius Astro energy drink were mistakenly filled with vodka seltzer."