New York Woman Opens White Claw Can, Finds It Nearly Empty

NEW YORK — A woman in New York got more than she bargained for when she cracked open a White Claw hard seltzer can only to find it almost entirely empty. The bizarre discovery quickly went viral on TikTok, raising questions about how such a popular product could slip past quality control.

The Viral TikTok

Content creator and former Bachelor contestant Chandy (@chanddyyy) posted a TikTok video showing herself opening the can and attempting to pour its contents. To her surprise, only a small amount of liquid trickled out—barely enough to dampen a paper towel.

Her clip has now racked up more than 644,000 views, with the text overlay reading: “White Claw. Count your days.” In her caption, she added:

“@WhiteClaw how is this even possible?”

White Claw’s Response

White Claw responded directly in the comments of her post, instructing Chandy to direct message the company. She later shared that she was referred to White Claw’s consumer care team to address the issue .

How Does This Happen?

Experts say the most likely explanation is a manufacturing or fill-line error. Beverage cans are filled by automated machinery, and even minor glitches can result in underfilled products.

• Filling valve problems: Leaks, misaligned valves, or timing errors can stop liquid from entering the can.
• Clogs or pump malfunctions: Blockages in the system can prevent proper filling.
• Sealing issues: A weak seal may allow carbonation or liquid to escape, leaving the can nearly empty by the time it reaches a consumer .

While rare, such errors can slip through even modern quality control systems.

Not the First Time

Chandy isn’t the only one to encounter an unexpectedly light can.

“This has happened to me before as well, they gave me a voucher for my next pack!” one TikTok commenter wrote.

Others echoed similar experiences, noting that reaching out to White Claw often results in replacement vouchers or refunds.

Public Reaction

The incident has sparked debate online, with some joking that the can was filled “with air, like a bag of chips,” while others questioned whether the problem is more common than consumers realize.

Still, White Claw remains one of the best-selling hard seltzer brands in the U.S., despite occasional complaints over quality control.

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