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French Brewery Recalls Beer Due to Illegal Hemp Flower Ingredient
A beer brewed in the Bordeaux region of France is being recalled after it was discovered to contain an ingredient prohibited by the European Union.
A beer brewed in Villenave-d’Ornon (Gironde) and sold everywhere in France is recalled in an emergency. (Illustration) (Manfredrichter / Pixabay)
A beer produced in Gironde is subject to a recall procedure as its recipe contains a food prohibited by the EU: the hemp flower.
the Reminder Console site has issued an alert for a craft beer originating from the Bordeaux area.The Winterholer Brasserie produced the beer under the names “Harvest beer” or “Hemp flower beer“ and distributed it between June 1, 2023, and May 23, 2025. The issue: the beverage contains organic hemp flowers, which are not allowed under European Union regulations.
According to European regulations, only hemp seeds, seed oils, and hemp infusions are permitted. Consumers are advised not to drink the beer, which is sold in 50 cl bottles, and to return it to the point of sale for a refund. The beer was sold for two years by retailers such as Biocoop, V and B, and Vinobeer.
“A little surprise”
Rémi winterholer, founder of the brewery located in Villenave-d’Ornon, expressed his surprise at the recall: “It was a little surprise, as it was a very appreciated product of my customers,” he told Figaro.
“What revolts me is that hemp flowers are sold to be smoked afterwards, in certain shops or in tobacco, and that we cannot use them in food,” the brewer stated, while also asserting that his product poses no health risks to consumers.
“It was a little surprise, because it was a very appreciated product of my customers”
