Black Hops Brewing - Number 25 Extra Eggnog Beer, Beer Cartel Advent Calendar Recall

A recall notice for Number 25 Extra Eggnog Beer, Beer Cartel Advent Calendar supplied by Black Hops Brewing due to the potential to cause excessive pressure build up in the can and rupturing of the container. The additional fermentation also results in an increased alcohol content making the product not fit for sale in its current packaging.

http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodrecalls/recalls/Pages/Number-25,-Beer-Cartel-Advent-Calendar.aspx

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And the recall from ACCC Product Safety website which is easier to read.

Black Hops Brewing - Extra Eggnog Beer 375mL in Beer Cartel Advent Calendar

PRA No.

2019/17973

Date published

19 Nov 2019

Product description

Extra Eggnog Beer 375mL
Supplied in Beer Cartel Advent Calendar at compartment number 25
(single beer only)
Packaged 10/10/19
Batch #53

Photograph of Extra Eggnog Beer

Identifying features

Best before date

10 April 2020

Other

APN/EAN 9 352539001449

What are the defects?

The recall is due to the potential to cause excessive pressure build up in the can and rupturing of the container. The additional fermentation also results in an increased alcohol content making the product not fit for sale in its current packaging.

What are the hazards?

Food products with excessive pressure build up may potentially cause rupturing of the container and the additional fermentation also results in an increased alcohol content this may increase the risk of injury.

What should consumers do?

If you have purchased the 2019 Beer Cartel Advent Calendar, please safely dispose of beer number 25. As the product is an online product, it cannot be returned. You will be contacted by Beer Cartel to arrange compensation.

For further information, please contact Black Hops Brewing by phone on 0434 152 966 or via www.blackhops.com.au

Supplier

Black Hops Brewing

Traders who sold this product

Online at https://www.beercartel.com.au

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Online

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall advertisement.pdf (139.77 KB)

Coordinating agency

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is the coordinating agency for this recall.

Product category

Drinks

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You may end up in much worse condition than just egg on your face…

It might add up to more than 25 days of recovery. Or indeed if consumed and then driving an imbiber may end up with an unanticipated fine due to the increased ALC % in each can. Worrisome on a few fronts.

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