Red Bull labeling gaffe leads to Japanese recall

By Ben BOUCKLEY

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Red Bull labeling gaffe leads to Japanese recall
Red Bull in 330ml PET bottles has reportedly been pulled off the shelves in Japan, due to use of incorrect Western-style date labeling on packaging.

The product was launched on June 4 to commemorate music contest Red Bull Live on the Road from June 1 to July 20, and Red Bull told BeverageDaily.com that the product (pictured) used a European-style month-day-year system, rather than the year-month-day style favored in Japan.

Red Bull added:"Clearly, the quality of the product is not affected by this error but we have decided to recall all units to ensure compliance with Japanese government labelling standards for perishable products," ​the brand said.

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