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Schöfferhofer Recalls Alcohol-Free Grapefruit Sixpacks After Packaging Error

The brewer removed all July-2026 packs from major supermarket shelves after discovering that a packing-line glitch placed 2.5 percent alcohol bottles in non-alcoholic six-packs.

Overview

  • Schöfferhofer Weizenbier GmbH launched a recall of its Schöfferhofer Weizen-Mix Grapefruit Alkoholfrei six-packs bearing the July-2026 best-before date following identification of a packaging fault.
  • A disruption in the packing line potentially mixed bottles labeled “Alk. 2,5% vol.” with non-alcoholic cases despite correct labels on the individual bottles.
  • Retail partners Rewe and Edeka have withdrawn all affected units from their shelves and are handling returns through in-store removal.
  • Consumers are urged to inspect each bottle’s label before drinking and to return any impacted six-packs for a replacement or contact the company’s consumer service.
  • The incident highlights the importance of EU labeling regulations in safeguarding vulnerable populations and preserving consumer trust.