Several Molson Coors beers brewed in N.L. part of Canada-wide recall due to metal

Various beers, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, under the Molson Coors banner have been recalled across Canada due to pieces of metal, according to Health Canada.

In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Molson Coors said the following drinks are affected in Atlantic Canada, including those packaged at the St. John’s brewery:

• Molson Canadian 12 x 355 mL, 15 x 355 mL, 24 x 473 mL (Case codes J216, K016 and K136),
• Molson Canadian Light 12 x 355 mL (Case code J246),
• Coors Light 8 x 355 mL, 12 x 355 mL, 15 x 355 mL, 24 x 355 mL (Case codes J286, J246, K026 or K146),
• Blue Moon Non-Alcoholic Belgian White 6 x 355 mL, 24 x 355 mL (Case codes H216, K096),
• Blue Moon Belgian White Ale 4 x 473 mL, 6 x 473 mL, 12 x 355 mL, 24 x 355 mL, 24 x 473 mL (Case codes H286, J116, J256),
• Blue Moon Mango Wheat 4 x 473 mL, 24 x 473 mL (Case code K026),
• Blue Moon Light 12 x 355 mL (Case code K156),
• Black Horse 8 x 355 mL (Case code J246)
• and India 12 x 355 mL (Case code J246).

The company said any product matching the above case codes should be returned to the point of purchase, and that retailers have been asked to immediately stop selling them.

Case codes can be found printed on boxes, as well as the bottom of individual cans.

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NLC pulls beer from shelves following Health Canada recall

The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation says all recalled beer has been pulled from its shelves, and anyone who already purchased affected products can return them for a refund if they’re unopened. The CBC’s Laura Howells reports.

“We have not received any notification of consumer harm to date,” wrote spokesperson Ryan McKenna.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation is offering refunds to customers who return unopened products or packs, the Crown corporation said in a written statement Thursday.

The NLC said Molson Coors has assured there’s a low risk to the public, but affected stock at its stores is being removed.

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