McWilliam’s Wine Group Ltd has recalled seven varieties of their 2 Lt Fortified Wine from major liquor outlets and some independent liquor stores nationally due to a packaging fault where the flagon mouth may be damaged and glass fragments may be present in the product. Damaged glass presents a laceration hazard when opening or handling the bottle and glass fragments could cause injury if ingested. Consumers should not attempt to open these bottles or drink the contents.
Date notified to FSANZ
11 May 2012
Food type
Alcohol
Product name and batch identificationMcWilliam's Cream Tawny - Lot Codes L2104-57 and L2081-66
· McWilliam's Royal Reserve Tawny - Lot Codes L2104-58 and L281-41
· McWilliam's Cream Apera - Lot Code L2103-47
· McWilliam's Royal Reserve Medium Dry - Lot Code L2102-32
· McWilliam's Royal Reserve Sweet - Lot Code L2102-33
· McWilliam's Royal Reserve Muscat - Lot Code L2104-56
· McWilliam's Royal Reserve Dry - Lot Code L2102-31
Package description & size
All products are in a 2L clear glass flagon
Country of origin
Australia
Reason for recall
A packaging fault – the flagon mouth may be damaged and glass fragments may be present in the product.
Distribution
Major liquor outlets including Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Woolworths Liquor, Liquor Land, First Choice, Vintage Cellars and other independent liquor stores.
Consumer advice
damaged glass presents a laceration hazard when opening or handling the bottle. Glass fragments could cause injury if ingested. Consumers should not attempt to open these bottles or drink the contents.
Contact
McWilliam’s Wine Group Hotline
1800 835 933
