Canada Beer Recall: 8 Brands Affected by Metal Pieces — Updated Nov. 14, 2026

Verified and updated: November 14, 2026, at 4:05 a.m. UTC.

Canada’s latest beer recall notices warn consumers about metal pieces in products sold under eight brands. A Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notice updated Nov. 9 lists affected alcoholic and non-alcoholic products from Brasseur de Montréal, Hop Valley, Blue Moon, Molson Canadian, Coors Light, India Beer and Black Horse. A separate notice, updated Nov. 12, covers Archibald Nuit Blanche White IPA distributed in Quebec. The notices identify specific sizes, UPCs and production codes; the brand name alone does not mean every product is included.

Check the package against the official product lists before drinking or serving it. The CFIA says affected products must not be used, sold, served or distributed. The national notice gives a recall date of Nov. 2 and identifies Molson Canada 2005 as the recalling firm; the Quebec notice gives a Nov. 6 recall date and names Archibald Inc.

Illustrative image of packaged beer and a recall notice; it does not depict recalled products.

Destaques

• Seven brands are covered by a national CFIA notice, including non-alcoholic Blue Moon.
• A separate Quebec notice covers Archibald Nuit Blanche White IPA in 473 mL cans.
• The reported hazard is pieces of metal; affected products are identified by specific UPCs and lot codes.
• CFIA guidance is not to use, sell, serve or distribute listed products.

Which beer brands and products are recalled in Canada?

The national notice includes Black Horse Beer, Blue Moon beers, Brasseur de Montréal beers, Coors Light, Hop Valley Bubble Stash IPA Strong Beer, India Beer and Molson Canadian. It covers selected can sizes and codes, not every product from those brands. Affected Blue Moon products include non-alcoholic Belgian White, Belgian White, Mango Wheat and Light Citrus Wheat varieties. The listed Brasseur de Montréal items include Normanville Hazy IPA, Bonsecours Lager Light, Neighbourhood’s Pick, Griffintown Blonde Ale and Petite-Bourgogne Red Ale.

For the newest Quebec-specific notice, Archibald Nuit Blanche White IPA is listed in single 473 mL cans (UPC 8 76976 00075 3) and four-packs of 473 mL cans (UPC 8 76976 00078 4), where the code starts with J28Q61. The distribution area shown by CFIA is Quebec, so this notice should not be described as nationwide.

How can shoppers check UPCs and lot codes?

Use the CFIA notices as the source of truth: national recall product list and Archibald Quebec recall notice. Compare the package’s brand, product name, container size, UPC and code. For example, the national list includes Black Horse 8 x 355 mL with code J296; Hop Valley Bubble Stash IPA 12 x 355 mL with code J1726; and India Beer 12 x 355 mL with code J246. Molson Canadian listings include several pack sizes and codes, while Coors Light codes vary by package size. Blue Moon and Brasseur de Montréal also have multiple listed products and codes.

Because the notice contains many combinations, do not rely on a partial list or a visual match to the brand. Read the complete CFIA table, including its continuation lines for multiple codes. If any identifier matches, follow the recall instructions and do not consume or serve the product.

Why was the beer recalled, and what happens next?

CFIA classifies the issue as extraneous material and says pieces of metal prompted both notices. The public records do not provide a detailed explanation of how the material entered the products, so a manufacturing cause should not be assumed. The national notice is classified as Class 3 and lists national distribution. The Archibald notice is also Class 3 and lists Quebec distribution.

CFIA may update recall notices as further information becomes available. Consumers and retailers should revisit the agency’s recall pages for changes to affected product details or instructions. The notices reviewed for this article were last updated Nov. 9 and Nov. 12, respectively.

Frequently asked questions

Is all beer from the named brands recalled?

No. The notices specify affected products, sizes, UPCs and codes. Check the exact package against the CFIA lists.

Is the Archibald recall nationwide?

No. The CFIA notice lists distribution in Quebec.

Does the recall include non-alcoholic beer?

Yes. The national notice includes specified non-alcoholic Blue Moon products.