London Fields Brewery recalls Hackney Hopster Beer due to undeclared allergens
- Affected
- Hackney Hopster Beer
- The problem
- Wheat, Oats and Gluten
- Allergen
- Gluten, Oats, Wheat – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to them.
- What to do
- If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to oats, wheat or gluten, do not drink it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Hackney Hopster Beer
- Pack size: 330 ml cans and 330 ml bottles
- Best before all date codes up to and including 4 December 2019
Risk
Wheat, Oats and Gluten
This product contains wheat (gluten), oats (gluten) making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to oats, wheat or gluten.
Action taken by the company
London Fields Brewery is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to oats, wheat or gluten, do not drink it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
More information
London Fields Brewery is recalling Hackney Hopster Beer because it contains wheat (gluten) and oats (gluten) which are not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat, oats or gluten.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 22 March 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.