Australia's popular beer brand, Pacer Beer, faces recall after the food regulatory body found "excessive" alcohol levels in some batches of the beverage.
The Pacer beer brewer Fortitude Brewing Company issued the recall notice on Wednesday. The recall retreats the stocks of the alcoholic beverage from the shelves of Dan Murphy's, the go-to haven for all things beer-related.
Australian Beer Recalled Over 'Excessive' Alcohol Levels
One of the best-selling beers at Dan Murphy's had alcohol levels that were higher than expected. Besides the go-to beverage store, the Fortitude Brewing Company also sold beer.
According to The Daily Mail Online, the recall fears that consumers would suffer from injury or illness if they drank the beer with "excessive" alcohol. And as such, the beer was hastily pulled from the shelves. And for those who have already bought it, the recall notice advises them to throw it away as soon as possible.
The beer packaging tells customers that it only has 2.8 percent of alcohol. Given that, it is considered a relatively light beer. Casual drinkers often opt for these lighter options if they do not want to get drunk immediately. However, due to a brewing mess, the alcohol content in the Pacer Beer is higher than expected.
The recall notice disclosed that a batch of the beer experienced a brewing mishap, wherein it went through secondary fermentation, as per Sky News Australia.
Customers Urged to Throw Away Recalled Beer
The Food Standards Agency in Australia warned consumers that the recalled "food products containing excess alcohol and carbonation may cause illness/injury if consumed." With that in mind, it advises customers who previously bought Pacer Beer "not to drink'' or avoid opening it. And instead, the notice tells them to throw it away safely.
The recall notice did not elaborate on how the "excessive" alcohol content could lead to injuries. However, due to the misleading alcoholic level label, Aussie drinkers might get too drunk than expected, leading to unexpected injuries.
The latest recall covers the batches of the Pacer Beer with a best-before date between February 15 and February 16, 2024. Customers may contact Fortitude Brewing Company to get their money back if they bought the recalled beer.
It is not the first instance an Australian beer experienced a recall due to excessive alcohol content. Last March, 7 News Australia reported that beers sold across the country underwent secondary fermentation, affecting batches of Watermelon Sour Beer with a best-before date of November 7, 2023.
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