Vault City Brewing has urgently recalled its Mince Pie Pastry Sour beer after discovering undeclared milk.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) published an alert this morning covering both England and Scotland, warning consumers about the potential danger.
The FSA confirmed that the Edinburgh-based brewery is withdrawing the beverage because "it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label".
Officials warned that this makes the product "a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents".
The recall affects 440ml cans bearing batch code G840.
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With Christmas fast approaching and Britons stocking up on festive food and beverages, Britons are advised to check their homes for the harmful product.
Shoppers who have purchased the affected item should check the underside of the can for the batch code and best-before date of November 18, 2027.
Vault City Brewing said: "We are recalling Mince Pie Pastry Sour Beer 440ml Cans due to an undeclared allergen. The product contains the allergen milk, which is not listed on the packaging.
"If you have bought a Vault City Mince Pie Pastry Sour Beer in a 440ml can, as detailed above, do not drink it."
The festive drink contains milk, which is not mentioned on the packaging
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Those who have the recalled product at home can return it to the point of purchase for a full refund, with or without a receipt. Further enquiries may be directed to info@vaultcity.co.uk.
Point-of-sale notices have been distributed to retailers explaining the situation and advising customers on the appropriate course of action.
Vault City Brewing, established in 2018, operates as an independent craft brewery in Portobello, Edinburgh.
The company has built its reputation as Scotland's largest producer of sour beers, specialising in heavily fruited varieties.
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Symptoms of a milk allergy
Cow's milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies to affect babies and young children, with most growing out of it by the age of five.
When milk allergies persist into adulthood, sufferers are more likely to experience "more severe allergic reactions", Allergy UK warns. The sudden development of an allergy to cow's milk as an adult can happen, but it is very rare.
There are three forms of sensitivity to milk: immediate allergy (IgE-mediated), delayed allergy (non-IgE mediated), and intolerance reactions.
The most common reaction is IgE-mediated, when allergic symptoms happen within minutes of consumption or up to two hours afterwards.
Mild to moderate symptoms include an itchy mouth, tongue and throat; swelling of the lips, around the eyes or face; a red, raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives, or urticaria); vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea; and a runny nose and sneezing.
Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis, the most severe type of allergic reaction, include the swelling of the tongue and/or throat; difficulty in swallowing or speaking or a change in voice (hoarse voice); wheeze (whistling noise) or persistent cough; difficult or noisy breathing; and dizziness, collapse and loss of consciousness (due to a drop in blood pressure).
Allergy UK emphasises that anaphylaxis should be treated as a "medical emergency". "If available, adrenaline should be given without delay, and an ambulance called with the call operator informed that it is anaphylaxis," experts warn.
About allergy alerts
The FSA explains: "Sometimes there will be 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).
"Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect, or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.
The recall of Vault City Brewing's Mince Pie Pastry Sour comes just weeks after shoppers were warned of festive treats that pose a health risk.
It was discovered that three festive flapjacks from Flapjackery contain undeclared almonds, making them unsuitable for those who suffer from a tree nut allergy.
Affected shoppers were urged to follow the typical recall process: avoid consumption and return for a full refund.
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