The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1566-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

Trader Joe's Recalls Triple Ginger Brew Due to Bursting Bottle Risk

Trader Joe's is recalling Triple Ginger Brew glass bottles because unopened bottles may burst. The recall covers 75,240 cases sold nationwide.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which is typically associated with low risk of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a physical defect (bursting bottles) without reported injuries or illnesses in the source text, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk physical hazards.

Plain-English summary

Trader Joe's is recalling Triple Ginger Brew, 25.4 FL OZ (750 mL) glass bottles, due to reports that unopened bottles may potentially burst. The affected product is identified by SKU 51857 and includes specific lot numbers: 296153, 297151, 297153, 296152, 297151, 322151, 323153, and 323152. The bottles are sold individually or in cases of 9.

The recall involves 75,240 cases of the product, which were distributed nationwide in the United States. The hazard is physical, stemming from the potential for the glass bottles to burst while unopened.

Consumers with the affected product should stop using it and contact Trader Joe's for a refund or further instructions. The source text does not specify a particular date range for the recall or specific states affected beyond the nationwide distribution.

The recalled product

Product
Triple Ginger Brew, 25.4 FL OZ (750 mL) glass bottles, SKU 51857 Bottles are sold individually; there are 9 bottles per case
Affected units
75,240

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot No. 296153 297151 297153 296152 297151 322151 323153 323152

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.