NLC recalls Bombay Sapphire gin with 77 per cent alcohol content

The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation is recalling a batch of Bombay Sapphire gin after it was discovered that the bottles contained booze that was 77 per cent alcohol.

The recall applies to certain 1.14-litre bottles ofBombay Sapphire London Dry Gin with stock keeping unit (sku) 11511 and lot codeL16304w.

TheNLC says all affected products have been removed from store shelves and thatit may have more information later on whether any bottles were actually sold to customers.

Refunds available

An official with the Crown corporationsaid NLC decided to go ahead with the recall regardless of whether any were sold, after consultationwith distributor Bacardi Canada.

Any bottles that were sold can be returned for a refund.

The issue of the extra-strong gin was first discovered after an investigation by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario's quality assurance team.

Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin is usually 40 per cent alcohol, and the NLC says drinking gin that is 77 per cent alcohol is not safe and couldcause serious illness.