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Food Recall Warning - Bombay Sapphire brand London Dry Gin may be unsafe due to high alcohol content

Recall date: May 2, 2017 Reason for recall: Other Hazard classification: Class 2 Company / Firm: Liquor Control Board Of Ontario (LCBO) Distribution: Ontario, Possibly National Extent of the distribution: Retail Reference number: 11375

Recall details Ottawa, May 2, 2017 - The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is recalling Bombay Sapphire brand London Dry Gin from the marketplace due to high alcohol content. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. This recall was initiated after the discovery that, during production, one batch was bottled before correct dilution to achieve the stated 40% alcohol content by volume. As a result, the affected batch has alcohol content by volume of 77%.

Recalled products Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin 1.14 L 6 20213 19020 8 L16304 W

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 no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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Telephone: 416-864-6772; Cell: 416-587-3729; christine.bujold@lcbo.com Keeley Rogers, LCBO Media Relations Co-ordinator

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