Drinkers have been warned not to open a popular low-alcohol beer that is subject to an urgent recall over fears cans could explode and cause injury.
Cans of Lucky Saint's Hazy IPA have been over-pressurised and may injure if they explode, an alert from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said on Wednesday. Lucky Saint's other products, including unfiltered lager, lemon lager, and lime and sea salt lager plus electrolytes, are not subject to the recall.
FSA warning over over-pressurised cans
An alert issued by the FSA has warned of the threat to drinkers. The notice said: “Lucky Saint is recalling Hazy IPA products because some cans may become over-pressurised and rupture unexpectedly.”
Specifically, the beer which is being pulled from the shelves is Lucky Saint's 0.5 percent Hazy IPA which comes in a pack of 4 x 330ml cans and has a best before date of August 13, 2027. The FSA said “there is a risk that the cans may explode which may cause injury”.
Shoppers told how to dispose of cans
Shoppers at stores which sell the cans will see notices about the food recall alert stating: “We are recalling Lucky Saint 0.5% Hazy IPA 4 x 330ml because some cans may become over-pressurised. This can cause cans to swell, leak or rupture unexpectedly, presenting a risk of physical injury.”
They are warned “do not drink it or open it”.
Shoppers can seek a refund with proof of purchase and the notice also advises them to safely dispose of the cans and not to return them to the store. It states that “to safely dispose of the product; handle the cans as little as possible, place them carefully, upright, in a sealed bag and dispose of them with your household waste”.
