Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) is informing customers and the public of an Emergency Recall on Landwash Smiling Land Light Lager 12 Pack cans, lot code February 5, 2026, due to a safety concern. Cans from this specific batch may be subject to higher-than-normal internal pressure, which could cause them to rupture unexpectedly.

Please note that the recall involves 12 pack cans of Smiling Land Light Lager with lot code February 5, 2026 only. All other products by Landwash Brewery are not included in the recall, including Smiling Land Light Lager sold as individual cans.

NLC advised Liquor Stores and Agency Store (Liquor Express) locations to remove all stock of the recalled product immediately. Anyone in possession of the recalled product, and those with questions or concerns, including returns should contact Landwash Brewery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Below are images of the recalled product. The lot code can be found on the 12 can cardboard packaging and is also stamped on the bottom of the individual cans as 2026/05/02 (year, day, month).

NLC is a Crown Corporation of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador with responsibility through the Liquor Corporation Act, the Liquor Control Act, and the Cannabis Control Act for the importation, sale, distribution and management of beverage alcohol and cannabis.

All profits from NLC are returned to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to be reinvested in the province by funding key public services. Through every product, partnership, and service, NLC is committed to earning public trust and delivering lasting value to Newfoundland and Labrador.