Heineken issues beer recall

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (WIVB) - Heineken is voluntarily recalling several products and packages in several states, including New York, due to a defect in the 12-ounce brown bottles.

These bottles are used for certain batches of Carta Blanca and Dos Equis Ambar, which are available in 6-packs and 12-packs as well as "Beers of Mexico" and "Best of Mexico" pack varieties.

Dos Equis Lager green bottles and draught, Dos Equis Ambar draught, Tecate, and Carta Blanca 32-ounce bottles are not impacted nor are any other Heineken USA brands.

The company says the due to this defect, there is the potential for small grains or particles of glass to separate from the inside lip of the bottle and fall into the liquid. The pieces may vary in size and some may not be easily visible.

The affected products include:
- Carta Blanca 12-ounce brown bottles in 6-packs and 12-packs
- Dos Equis Ambar 12-ounce brown bottles in 6-packs and 12-packs
- "Best of Mexico" 12-pack variety package (which contains the impacted Dos Equis Ambar brown bottle and Indio 12-ounce bottles; this pack is sold only in Texas)
- "Beers of Mexico" 12-pack and 24-pack variety packages (which contains the impacted Dos Equis Ambar brown bottle)

The above products are being recalled only in certain states. Please refer to the list on this page for the geographies impacted as well as the production codes.