Canada-wide recall issued for 29 beer products over possible metal contamination

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OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a nationwide recall of 29 alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer products sold under several major brands, including Molson Canadian, Coors Light and Blue Moon, because they may contain pieces of metal.

The recall, issued by Molson Canada 2005, affects products distributed across Canada, including Alberta and the other provinces and territories.

The affected brands include Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Blue Moon, Black Horse, Brasseur de Montréal, Hop Valley and India Beer.

Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the recall, which covers a variety of packaging formats, including individual cans and multipacks.

The CFIA says the affected products may contain pieces of metal and is advising businesses not to use, sell, serve or distribute them.

Consumers who have purchased affected products are advised not to consume them.

The recall was initiated on Nov. 2 and published by the CFIA on Nov. 10.

The agency has classified the recall as Class 3.

The recall includes several popular beer varieties, but not every product sold under the affected brand names is subject to the warning.

Specific production codes and packaging sizes determine which products are included.

For example, the recall covers certain packages of Molson Canadian and Coors Light, along with several Blue Moon products, including its non-alcoholic Belgian White wheat ale.

Other affected products include selected beers from Brasseur de Montréal, Hop Valley, Black Horse and India Beer.

The recall affects a range of packaging formats, including eight, 12, 15 and 24-packs, as well as individual 473-millilitre cans.

Consumers are encouraged to check the production codes printed on their beer packaging against the official recall notice to determine whether their purchases are affected.

The complete list of all 29 recalled products, including packaging sizes, UPC numbers and identifying production codes, is available on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website.

The CFIA says the recall applies nationally, rather than being restricted to a particular province or region.

Retailers and establishments serving alcoholic beverages are being advised to identify and remove affected products from circulation.