By Andy Young
Asahi Premium Beverages has had to recall bottles of The Cider Lab, over “the presence of undeclared sulphites”.
The recall affects 330ml bottles of The Cider Lab Pink Lady Apple cider, The Cider Lab Royal Gala cider and The Cider Lab Packham Pear cider; the 4×6 packs of 330ml bottles within a 24-pack carton. Products may be sold individually, as a six-pack or as a 24-pack carton. The recall is for all best before dates.
The Cider Lab products which have ‘Contains Sulphites’ stickers on the neck of the bottle are fine for sale and consumption and are not subject to recall.
The product is being recalled due to the presence of undeclared sulphites and any consumers who have a sulphite allergy or intolerance may have a have reaction if the product is consumed.
Consumers are advised to return the product to place of purchase for a refund and retailers can contact the Asahi Consumer Relations Centre on 1800 244 054 for more information.
TheShout has approached Asahi for comment.