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\nSteinlager Ultra Low Carb outer packaging (24 x 330ml).
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A batch of Steinlager beer is being recalled for having incorrect alcohol-free labels.<\/p>\n
Lion has announced a recall of over 2500 cases of Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 24-packs, saying that clear bottles with alcohol-free labels are not alcohol free.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the company said that Steinlager Alcohol Free is only sold in green bottles, not clear bottles.<\/p>\n
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\nSteinlager Ultra Low Carb (330ml) bottle with incorrect label.
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It said a customer complained about the mistake, and the company then found out there was an error in its production run, meaning beer containing 4.2 percent of alcohol was incorrectly labelled.<\/p>\n
The 24-packs may contain a mix of alcoholic, and non-alcoholic beers. In total, 2538 cases of the 24-packs are potentially affected.<\/p>\n
The cases affected have a best-before date of 21 October 2026.<\/p>\n
Lion apologised for the error and said it would be conducting a full investigation, ensuring the error did not happen again.<\/p>\n
“We are working with customers to recall the product in any retail stores including supermarkets and liquor stores as well as wholesalers and hospitality venues.”<\/p>\n
It said anyone who should not drink alcohol should not drink the product.<\/p>\n
“Anyone who may have consumed this product and is concerned about their health, should consult their health care professional.<\/p>\n
“Through a nationwide recall procedure we are working with the food safety authorities and retailers to remove impacted product from the market as a priority.”<\/p>\n
New Zealand Food Safety chief executive Vincent Arbuckle said the recall would be worrying for many.<\/p>\n
“I am very mindful that this recall will be concerning for a range of consumers who have medical, cultural, or lifestyle reasons why they select non-alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n
“As is our usual practice, NZFS will work with Lion NZ to understand how this happened and prevent it recurring,” Arbuckle said.<\/p>\n