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Hawkstone Beer Products Recalled Over Undeclared Allergen
Jeremy Clarkson’s popular beer brand, Hawkstone, is currently undergoing a product recall after confirming that two of its beer varieties have been removed from sale due to mislabeling. The Cotswold Brewing Company Limited, where Clarkson is a director, initiated the recall as a precautionary measure because of the allergy risk posed by undeclared wheat in the products. This ingredient was not listed on the product labels, posing a risk to consumers with wheat or gluten allergies.
The partnership between Clarkson and the family-owned brewery commenced in 2021 with the introduction of the Hawkstone premium beer range, crafted using barley harvested from his Diddly Squat farm. These beers have gained wide availability, being distributed across more than 500 pubs in the UK. The presence of wheat presents a significant health hazard for individuals with gluten intolerances or allergies.
Food Standards Agency Issues Allergy Alert
A formal allergy alert has been issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) concerning the affected Hawkstone beer products.
Issuing an alert is a routine procedure when food items present potential allergy risks to consumers stemming from labeling discrepancies.
Recalled Product Information
The specific products under recall are Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager, both found to contain gluten which is not declared on their respective labels.
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Hawkstone Black
- 440ml cans
- All production batches
- Barcode: 5060158980482
Hawkstone Spa Lager
- 330ml cans
- All production batches
- Barcode: 5060158980482
Consumer Advice
Consumers who have purchased either Hawkstone Black or Hawkstone Spa Lager and have health concerns related to gluten are strongly advised against consuming these products.
Instead, these products should be returned to the store of purchase to receive a full refund. For additional details, consumers can contact Hawkstone via email at [email protected] or by phone at 01451 824488.
Both recalled products contain wheat (gluten), an ingredient that is not indicated on the product labeling.
A statement released by the FSA clarifies: “This product contains wheat (gluten), posing a potential health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or those with coeliac disease.”
Gluten allergies and coeliac disease can lead to serious health issues when individuals affected consume products containing wheat.
Immediate Withdrawal and Further Actions
Swift action has been implemented to withdraw these products from the market.
This issue is isolated to the specified Hawkstone Black and Spa Lager products; no other products from Cotswold Brewing Company are affected by this recall.
Cotswold Brewing Company Limited has engaged with relevant allergy support organizations to inform their members about the ongoing product recall.
Furthermore, retail notices have been issued at points of sale to inform customers regarding the recall and provide guidance on the necessary actions to take.