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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

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.

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