Major beer model points product recall for 550ml bottles because of danger of damaged glass
Heineken UK has recalled certain batches of its 550ml bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale after an investigation revealed the glass fractured at the opening of the bottle
Heineken UK has issued a recall of some of its 550ml Newcastle Brown Ale glass bottles with immediate effect – due to the risk of broken glass.
The major brand recalled certain batches of the popular beer after an investigation prompted by three consumer complaints revealed the glass fractured at the opening of the bottle. The company revealed it’s possible that fragments of glass can come away from the bottle when the steel crown is removed which could lead to a risk of harm to customers.
The defect applies to some of the 550ml glass bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale produced between November 16-21 and sold in the UK with a best before date of November 30, 2025. Heineken UK said batches before and after these production dates are not affected.
The recall impacts products available via supermarkets, including Aldi and Tesco, convenience stores and online retail as well as pubs, bars and restaurants which sell Newcastle Brown Ale in glass bottles.
A spokesperson for Heineken UK said: “Safety is our top priority and, on the basis that a small number of bottles are impacted by this potential safety issue, we are recalling this run of glass bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale as a precaution.
“We urge those consumers in possession of the product not to drink it, but to return the unopened bottles to where they purchased them for a refund.
“We ask any customers to immediately halt the sale of any stock they hold that is affected. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are working with the regulatory authorities after alerting them of the matter.”
The affected batch numbers – which can be found on the label at the back of the bottle – are: L4321; L4322; L4323; L4324; L4325; and L4326.
Newcastle Brown Ale was launched in 1927 and is perceived in the UK as a working-man’s beer, with a long association with heavy industry having been originally brewed in Newcastle.
Overseas it is seen as a trendy, premium import and is predominantly drank by young people.
It was originally brewed by Scottish & Newcastle which was bought by Heineken in a joint deal with Carlsberg in 2008.
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