Recalled Beer in Canada: Health Steps and Refunds (Updated Nov. 14, 2026)

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

Canada’s food regulator lists a national recall of specific canned alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers because they may contain pieces of metal. The affected list includes certain lots of Blue Moon, Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Brasseur de Montréal, Hop Valley, India Beer and Black Horse. If you bought beer that matches the notice, do not drink or serve it. Check the can and package codes, then contact the retailer where you bought it about a refund or safe disposal.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) classifies this as a Class 3 recall, its low-risk category. That classification does not mean a matching can is safe to drink: the CFIA says not to use affected products. The recall is limited to listed product sizes and codes, so a brand name alone is not enough to tell whether your beer is included. Read the CFIA recall notice and complete product list.

Destaques

• Possible metal fragments prompted a national recall of specific canned beer products and production codes.
• Compare brand, product, package size, UPC and lot code; not every can from a named brand is affected.
• Do not drink, serve, sell or distribute a matching product. Return it to the retailer or dispose of it safely.
• Refund conditions depend on the retailer and province; confirm requirements before making a trip.

How do I know if my beer is part of the recall?

Use the CFIA notice as your checklist. Compare all the product details shown there: brand, product name, container size, UPC and the code printed on the can or package. A matching brand by itself is not proof that your purchase is recalled; a product must match the listed identifying details. The notice covers canned products, and its table lists individual sizes, UPCs and production codes.

For example, the notice lists certain Coors Light, Molson Canadian and Blue Moon products alongside specific package sizes and codes. The full list also names products from Brasseur de Montréal, Hop Valley, India Beer and Black Horse. These examples are not a substitute for checking the complete table: codes vary by product and package. If a code is smudged, missing or hard to interpret, keep the product unopened and ask the retailer or Molson Canada to confirm it.

What should I do if I already bought or opened a recalled can?

Stop using the beer if its details match the CFIA notice. Do not drink it, serve it to guests, sell it or give it away. Keep it away from children and pets while you arrange a return or disposal. The CFIA advises consumers to return recalled food to the place of purchase or dispose of it safely; when you are unsure whether a product is affected, contact the retailer.

If you already drank some, the recall notice does not say that every affected can contains a fragment, and its Class 3 designation is a low-risk classification. Still, possible metal fragments are a reason to take symptoms seriously. The CFIA advises seeking medical advice if you become sick after consuming recalled food. Tell the clinician what product you consumed, when you drank it and that it may be part of a metal-fragment recall. If you think you swallowed a fragment or have a concerning injury or symptom, contact a health professional promptly.

Do not try to inspect beer by tasting it, and do not assume that a can is safe because it looks normal. A visible check cannot confirm whether a product matches the recall or rule out a fragment.

Can I get a refund for recalled beer?

Start with the store that sold it and ask what it requires for a recall return. Refund procedures can differ among provincial liquor retailers, private stores and other sellers. Keep the can and packaging until the retailer tells you how to proceed, and have the package or can code available. Ask whether the store needs the unopened product, the full multipack, a receipt or another proof of purchase.

Refund details are not uniform across Canada. As one current example, Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation says customers may return the affected products it sold to an NLC Liquor Store for a refund, but the product or case pack must be unopened. It also says consumers may dispose of the product. That is NLC’s policy for its customers; it should not be assumed to apply at a store in another province. See the NLC recall and refund instructions.

If you cannot reach the seller, the CFIA notice lists Molson Canada’s consumer contact number, 1-800-665-7661. Ask the company or retailer for instructions specific to your purchase and location. Do not discard a product if the seller asks you to retain it for the return process.

What happens next?

The CFIA notice was originally published on November 10, 2026, and lists a recall date of November 2. The agency may update the product list if its investigation identifies additional affected products. That is a possibility, not a confirmation that the recall will expand. Check the live notice before returning a product or relying on an older screenshot, and use the CFIA’s food recall guidance for the general steps: match product details, stop using confirmed recalled food, return or safely discard it, and seek medical advice if you become sick.

Frequently asked questions

Is every can from the listed beer brands recalled?

No. The notice applies to specified products, package sizes, UPCs and production codes. Check every identifier against the CFIA table.

Should I throw away beer that matches the notice?

Do not drink or serve it. The CFIA says to return recalled food to the place of purchase or dispose of it safely. Ask the retailer about its return process first.

Will every store give me a refund?

Refund rules depend on the seller. Contact the store where you bought the beer; some retailers may set conditions such as requiring an unopened package.