Angry Orchard Cider Recalled Due To Potentially Explosive Bottles
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A popular cider brand is recalling certain cases of its product, saying the bottles could break or overflow on opening.
The affected cider is limited to two batches produced on June 15 and June 29.
The bottles show signs of re-fermentation, which means there could be increased carbonation levels. Those levels could cause something as small as the cider overflowing when opened, or the bottle exploding under the increased pressure.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported so far.
The FDA recommends the following ways to identify if your cider is affected.
- 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 4 digits between the range of 0001 through 0700 OR "June 2016 1805C" and is immediately followed by 4 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.
