Is your beer dangerously strong? Recalls issued for Liquorland and Coles customers
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For many, swigging down a bottle of beer is a great way to unwind after a long, tiring day —and luckily, Aussies have plenty of options when choosing their favourite beverage.
Whether you like your beer light and fizzy, dark and rich, or somewhere in between, there's a brew for you.
But before you crack open that bottle, make sure you read this news carefully…
A popular beer brand has been urgently recalled from supermarkets and retail stores across the country after it was discovered that its alcohol content was much higher than advertised.
Food Standards Australia issued a recall notice for Smithy's Dry Lager 330 mL due to ‘under declared alcohol level’. The notice also covers beers sold in 6 and 24-packs.
The recall only affects beers with a best-before date of January 25, 2024.
A statement attributed to Coles Liquor Group said: ‘This is a full-strength product at 4.3 per cent (alcohol by volume) and 1.1 standard drinks per bottle.’
The affected products were sold at Liquorland (including online), Coles Online, and First Choice Liquor Market (including online) in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Food Standards Australia said: 'Food products containing excess alcohol may cause illness or injury if consumed.'
'Consumers should not drink this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.'
Customers who purchased the affected products may return them for a full refund at any Coles Group retailer.
They can be reached by the following links and hotlines:
While drinking beer that’s stronger than indicated sounds like quite an experience, there are clear dangers related to the excess consumption of higher alcohol, such as alcohol poisoning.
It’s also estimated that in 30 per cent of fatalities on Australia’s roads, drunk driving is the contributing factor.
If you come across a bottle of Smithy’s Dry Lager affected by the recall, it’s best not to tempt fate by drinking it.
Meanwhile, if you have time, do check out other recent recalls:
Share this news with family and friends to avoid untoward incidents, folks!
Whether you like your beer light and fizzy, dark and rich, or somewhere in between, there's a brew for you.
But before you crack open that bottle, make sure you read this news carefully…
A popular beer brand has been urgently recalled from supermarkets and retail stores across the country after it was discovered that its alcohol content was much higher than advertised.
Food Standards Australia issued a recall notice for Smithy's Dry Lager 330 mL due to ‘under declared alcohol level’. The notice also covers beers sold in 6 and 24-packs.
The recall only affects beers with a best-before date of January 25, 2024.
A statement attributed to Coles Liquor Group said: ‘This is a full-strength product at 4.3 per cent (alcohol by volume) and 1.1 standard drinks per bottle.’
The recall affects Smithy’s Dry Lager beers with best-before dates of January 25, 2024.Image Credit: Food Standards Australia
The affected products were sold at Liquorland (including online), Coles Online, and First Choice Liquor Market (including online) in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Food Standards Australia said: 'Food products containing excess alcohol may cause illness or injury if consumed.'
'Consumers should not drink this product. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.'
They can be reached by the following links and hotlines:
- Liquorland (1300 300 640)
- First Choice Liquor Market (1300 308 833)
- Coles Online (1800 455 400)
While drinking beer that’s stronger than indicated sounds like quite an experience, there are clear dangers related to the excess consumption of higher alcohol, such as alcohol poisoning.
It’s also estimated that in 30 per cent of fatalities on Australia’s roads, drunk driving is the contributing factor.
Call Triple Zero if you or anyone you know feels these symptoms after one too many drinks. Image Credit: Seniors Discount Club
If you come across a bottle of Smithy’s Dry Lager affected by the recall, it’s best not to tempt fate by drinking it.
Meanwhile, if you have time, do check out other recent recalls:
Share this news with family and friends to avoid untoward incidents, folks!
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