Alerts Check a product
Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-22-2023

Hawkstone recalls Hawkstone Cider because of risk of bottles exploding

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

Check your pack

Hawkstone Cider

Pack size: 500ml, single bottles and multipacks (3, 6, 10 and 12 packs)
Batch code
L3160B
Best before
June 2025

The latest affected best-before date was June 2025, which has passed. Recalled products can still be in cupboards and freezers, so check any you have at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought the above product, do not drink it as the bottle may explode. Please contact Hawkstone on [email protected] for a refund and replacement. Please avoid unnecessary handling of the product and do not return it to the store, instead, safely dispose of the product.
Email [email protected]
Get recall alerts for glass Free notification on your phone or computer when a new one is published. No sign-up or email.
Turn on

Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

There is a risk that glass bottles may explode which may cause injury.

Details from the notice

Hawkstone is recalling Hawkstone Cider on a precautionary basis because there have been reports that bottles have exploded as a result of over fermentation.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

Hawkstone is recalling the above product. A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

How this recall compares

  • Glass has caused 33 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in fruit and vegetables, followed by sauces, spreads and condiments. All glass recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.