Popular ale urgently recalled over fears drinkers could break glass when opening

Newcastle Brown Ale has been urgently recalled over fears customers could be drinking glass.

Brewer Heineken UK has recalled some of their 550ml glass bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale after it was found glass fractured at the opening of some of the bottles.

The bottles are sold in supermarkets, convenience stores and online retail outlets.

Pubs, bars and restaurants may also sell the bottle.

Heineken UK said: ‘Safety is our top priority, and on the basis that a small number of bottles are impacted by this potential safety issue, we are recalling this run of glass bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale as a precaution.

‘We urge those consumers in possession of the product not to drink it, but to return the unopened bottles to where they purchased them for a refund.

‘We ask any customers to immediately halt the sale of any stock they hold with these batch numbers.

‘We are providing customers guidance on how to register and return affected stock and ask them to contact our Customer Care team with any additional queries.

‘We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are working with the regulatory authorities after alerting them of the matter.’

The manufacturing issue is limited to certain Newcastle Brown Ale 550ml glass bottles only with Best Before Date of 30.11.2025.

The affected batch numbers are: L4321, L4322, L4323, L4324, L4325 and L4326.

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