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Food Recall Warning - Bowen Island Brewing brand beer recalled due to cans with defective seams that may have sharp metal sticking out from the rim
- Recall date:
- August 28, 2018
- Reason for recall:
- Other
- Hazard classification:
- Class 3
- Company / Firm:
- Northam Beverages Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
- Reference number:
- 12458
Recall details
Ottawa, August 28, 2018 - Northam Beverages Ltd. is recalling Bowen Island Brewing brand beer from the marketplace due to cans with defective seams that may have sharp metal sticking out from the rim. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bowen Island Brewing | Artisan IPA (India Pale Ale) | 6 x 355 mL | 6 26990 09858 4 | All codes starting with L18207, L18187, or L18215 |
Bowen Island Brewing | West Coast Lager | 6 x 355 mL | 6 26990 05123 7 | All codes starting with L18207 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been reported injuries associated with these products.
Product photos

Bowen Island Brewing - Artisan IPA (India Pale Ale)

Bowen Island Brewing - West Coast Lager

Bowen Island Brewing - defective seams
Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
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Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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