Stella Artois today announced a voluntary recall of select packages containing 11.2-ounce (330ml) bottles of Stella Artois beer that may contain particles of glass.  This recall applies to Stella Artois 6-packs, 12-packs, 18-packs, 24-packs, “Best of Belgium” multi-packs in the U.S. and Canada, and Stella Artois Légère 6-packs and 12-packs in the U.S.  The recall does not affect other Stella Artois packaging formats, such as cans or draft or bottles of any other production codes. The recall is limited in scope to bottles from one third-party production facility that produces a fraction of Stella Artois bottles.  This recall impacts less than 1% of Stella Artois glass bottles sold in North America annually, and affected bottles will be far less than this, said a news release.

The beer subject to this recall includes Stella Artois cases with a packaging date that falls within the ranges listed.  The codes can be found on the back label of the bottles and on the side of the cardboard cartons for the 12-packs, 18-packs and 24-packs of 11.2-ounce (330ml) bottles.  Consumers should check the Stella Artois bottles in their “Best of Belgium” multi-packs. Attached are photos which show the exact location of the relevant production codes.

 

U.S. Stella Artois Légère Codes 

 

“The safety of our consumers is our top priority.  While the number of potentially-affected glass bottles is very small, we are recalling these Stella Artois packages as a precautionary measure,” said Christina Choi, Global Brand VP, Stella Artois.  “Our team of technical experts has been working with our third-party glass bottle supplier to ensure this packaging flaw has been addressed.”