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Recall of specific batches of Newcastle Brown Ale due to the presence of glass fragments

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.05
Product Identification: Newcastle Brown Ale; pack size: 550 ml bottle
Batch Code L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325 and L4326; best before date: 30/11/2025 

Message:

Heineken UK is recalling the above batches of Newcastle Brown Ale due to the presence of glass fragments upon opening the bottles.  Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores.  

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.  

Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batches and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.  

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to drink the affected batches.

Newcastle Brown Ale