A popular ale is being recalled due to concerns over glass fragments, its manufacturer has said. Detailing the affected batches of Newcastle Brown Ale 550ml bottles, the Food Standards Agency Scotland said Heineken UK had received “a small number of reports of the presence of glass fragments upon opening the bottles”.
The specific bottles affected have a best before date of November 30, 2025. They are in batch codes/lot numbers L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325, L4326. No other Heineken UK products are known to be affected
The FSA said: “ There is a risk that the presence of glass fragments may cause injury. If you have bought any of the above product, do not drink it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
“Heineken UK is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product.”
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 with these batch numbers. We are providing customers guidance on how to register and return affected stock and ask them to contact our Customer Care team with any additional queries. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are working with the regulatory authorities after alerting them of the matter.”