Angry Orchard Cider Company is recalling select cases of its hard apple cider because the bottles may overflow or break, according to the recall.
WISC-TV reports that the voluntary recall includes 12- and six-packs of Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider.
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The company got reports of bottles breaking or overflowing when they were opened, and after doing follow-up testing the company determined the affected cider is limited to batches made on June 15 and June 29, 2015.
Officials said cider made on those dates appears to be showing signs of refermentation in the bottle, which could result in increased carbonation levels, and in some instances, bottles may overflow or burst under pressure, according to the recall.
The impacted cider does not pose any health risk if consumed, officials said. The cases were shipped to wholesalers in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin.
For a case or 12-pack: look for the "Freshness Matters" code printed on the top or side panel of the case or 12-pack (image below). If that code begins with "June 2016 1665C" and is immediately followed by four digits between the range of 0001 through 0700 or "June 2016 1805C" and is immediately followed by four digits between 0001 through 0545, those bottles may have been impacted.
For an individual bottle (please use extreme care): locate the inkjet code printed directly on the glass, on the "shoulder" of the bottle just below the neck label (image below). If that code falls within the ranges of C16650001 through C16650530 or C18050001 through C18050415, that cider may have been impacted.
Officials said consumers should handle bottles that fall under the recall with extreme care and dispose of it immediately. The company will issue a full refund for the products being recalled.
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