Buck Wild Shaft Cocktail Canadian Hard Coffee Recalled for Spoilage: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published a Class 3 recall notification for Buck Wild brand Shaft Cocktail Canadian Hard Coffee, citing container integrity defects and spoilage. The recall carries identification number RA-82859 and was posted on October 26, 2026, with the official recall date listed as October 22, 2026. The affected products were distributed in British Columbia.

The notice names Artus Bottling Ltd. as the recalling firm. The CFIA classifies the issue as food microbial contamination of a non harmful nature, meaning it relates to quality or spoilage rather than a hazard to health.

Products Affected by This Recall

Two package formats of the same product are covered. Both carry the Buck Wild brand and the Shaft Cocktail Canadian Hard Coffee name, and both are identified by UPC and code.

• Single can, 250 mL: UPC 9 90312 84552 2, codes ABL26147 and ABL26149
• 4 pack, 4 X 250 mL: UPC 9 90312 84553 9, codes 26147 and 26149

Anyone checking a product should compare the UPC and the code printed on the container or the multipack against the list above. Only the codes shown in the notice are covered.

What Triggered the Recall

The recall was issued because of container integrity defects and spoilage. Container integrity refers to whether a package is properly sealed and structurally sound. When it is compromised, a product can spoil, which is the issue identified here.

The CFIA lists the problem under the category of microbial contamination described as non harmful (quality or spoilage). The notice does not report any illnesses or injuries, and it does not describe a health risk to consumers. The agency’s notice also does not explain how the defect was found or how many units are affected.

Who Should Be Concerned

The distribution listed in the notice is British Columbia only. The audience for the notification is listed as retail, which means the instructions are aimed mainly at businesses that stock, sell or serve the product, although consumers in the province who hold any of the listed codes should also take note.

The notice does not list any other provinces or territories. It also does not say which stores, bars or restaurants received the products.

Quick Facts

• Product: Shaft Cocktail Canadian Hard Coffee
• Brand: Buck Wild
• Recalling firm: Artus Bottling Ltd.
• Recall class: Class 3
• Recall date: October 22, 2026
• Recall number: RA-82859
• CFIA ID: 17591
• Distribution: British Columbia

What Consumers and Retailers Need to Do Now

The instruction in the official notice is direct: do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products. This applies to both the 250 mL single cans and the 4 X 250 mL multipacks that match the codes listed above.

Retailers, bars and restaurants in British Columbia should check their inventory and storage areas for the listed codes and remove any matching product from sale or service. Consumers who have purchased the product should check the UPC and code on the packaging before consuming it.

The notice does not describe a refund or return process. People with questions about what to do with a recalled product can contact the CFIA directly using the details below.

From the Agency

The recall was published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and appears on the Government of Canada recalls and safety alerts site. The notice is labelled as a notification, and it was last updated on October 27, 2026.

For public enquiries, the CFIA can be reached by telephone at 1-613-773-2342 (local or international) or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca. Media representatives can contact the CFIA media relations office at 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

People who want to follow future updates can subscribe to email notifications about new and updated recalls and safety alerts through the Government of Canada recalls site.

Class 3 Recalls in Context

This recall is listed as Class 3, and the issue is described as quality or spoilage related rather than harmful. Even so, a package with a compromised container is not a product that should be consumed or sold, which is why the notice tells retail audiences to hold back the listed codes. Checking the codes takes only a moment and is the simplest way to confirm whether a can or multipack in your possession is part of this recall.