BEER cans sold in major supermarkets have been pulled from shelves, with buyers warned not to drink them over fears they could explode. Brew York said it was recalling its Juice Forsyth IPA after receiving reports of pouring, bulging and - in some cases - bursting cans. "Brew York is recalling Juice Forsyth on a precautionary basis because there have been reports that cans have exploded as a result of over carbonation," the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in a recent alert .
It warned that the exploding cans could put people at risk of injury. Cans with a 'Best Before' date of July 23, 2024, have been pulled from shelves. The date can be seen at the bottom of cans.
The fruity IPA is sold at Sainsbury's and Morrisons for £3 or £3.25 a pop. The FSA warned anyone who's bought the beers not to drink it or bring it back to the store.
"Please avoid unnecessary handling of the product and do not return it to the store, instead, safely dispose of the product," it said. Brew York advised customers who already have cans of Juice Forsyth in their home on how to dispose of them without risking injury. "If you can, we advise storing [cans] in a cool environment," it wrote in a notice to consumers .
"To safely dispose of the can, we advise submerging this in water (a full sink is perfect) with the pull ring facing away from you, and carefully opening it whilst wearing hand and eye protection as a precaution. "Once any initial pressure has been released and you're confident it's appropri.
