Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Lager recalled due to ‘possible health risk’

The Cotswold Brewing Company Limited is recalling Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager because they may contain wheat (gluten) not mentioned on the label.

As a result, the drinks pose a “possible health risk” for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or glute, or with coeliac disease.

The recall affects all batch codes of the Hawkstone Black 440ml cans, and all batch codes of the 330ml cans of Hawkstone Spa Lager.

Monday 07 April 2025 – The Cotswold Brewing Company Limited recalls Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager because of undeclared wheat (gluten) #FoodAllergy https://t.co/ZfHUsoqE91 pic.twitter.com/xEuXTAe9kU

— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) April 7, 2025

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: “The Cotswold Brewing Company Limited is recalling the above products from customers and has contacted the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall.

“The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.

“If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease, do not consume them.

“Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 01451 824488.”

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A spokesman for The Cotswold Brewing Company Limited added: “Customer safety is of paramount importance to The Cotswold Brewing Company Limited and we take all issues regarding the production of our products extremely seriously.

“We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused.”

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

In some cases, a ‘Food Alert for Action’ is issued.

This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.