In a recent development, Refresco Beverages UK Limited has issued a product recall for various juice drinksdue to potential contamination of the straws with metal. This contamination poses a safety risk, making the affected products unsafe for consumption. This comes after they, along with Tesco and Sainsbury's, recalled tinned goods over the presence of small rubber balls.
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Here's everything you need to know about the affected products, the associated health risks, and the steps consumers should take if they have purchased these items.
Which products are affected?
The recall encompasses a range of juice drinks produced by Refresco Beverages UK Limited. If you've recently purchased any of the following products, be sure to check for specific details such as pack size, batch code, and best-before date:
- Calypso Orange Juice (150ml) Batch codes: 3261, 3262 (Best before October 2024) Batch codes: 3282, 3283 (Best before November 2024) Batch code: 3322 (Best before December 2024)
- Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink 5 (5 x 150ml) Batch codes: 3204, 3205, 3250, 3251, 3280, 3281, 3301, 3302 Best before: January 2024, March 2024, and April 2024
- Calypso Apple Juice (150ml)Batch codes: 3281, 3282 (Best before November 2024) Batch codes: 3321, 3322 (Best before December 2024)
- Asda Orange Juice From Concentrate (3 x 150ml) Batch codes: 3247, 3248, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3322, 3323 Best before: March 2024, April 2024, and May 2024
- Asda 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate (3 x 150ml) Batch codes: 3239, 3240, 3241, 3279, 3280, 3281, 3302, 3319, 3320, 3321 Best before: February 2024, April 2024, and May 2024
- Asda Just Essentials Orange Juice From Concentrate (3 x 150ml) Batch codes: 3245, 3246, 3247, 3275, 3276, 3277, 3278, 3279, 3283, 3304, 3305 Best before: March 2024 and April 2024
- Asda Apple & Blackcurrant Juice Drink (5 x 150ml) Batch codes: 3205, 3206, 3251, 3281, 3302, 3323 Best before: January 2024, March 2024, April 2024, and May 2024
- Asda Apple & Mango Juice Drink (5 x 150ml) Batch codes: 3251, 3252, 3281, 3282, 3303 Best before: March 2024 and April 2024
What are the health risks?
The identified health risk revolves around potential metal contamination in the straws of these juice drinks. Ingesting metal poses a serious health hazard, and as a precautionary measure, consumers are advised not to consume these products.
Here's what to do if you bought the product
If you have purchased any of the recalled products, Refresco Beverages UK Limited urges you to take the following steps:
- Check the batch codes and best-before dates: Carefully examine the product labels to confirm whether your purchase falls within the specified batch codes and best before dates mentioned.
- Stop consumption: If your product matches the recall criteria, do not consume it. Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
- Contact Refresco Beverages UK Limited: For further assistance and information, contact Refresco Beverages UK Limited. Details for reaching out to the company can be found in the attached recall notices.
- Refer to recall notices: Review the attached recall notices issued by the company. These notices provide additional information on why the products are being recalled and offer guidance on what steps to take if you have purchased the affected items.
Consumers are encouraged to act promptly to ensure their safety and the safety of others. Refresco Beverages UK Limited is working diligently to address the situation.
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Source:
Food Standards Agency: Refresco Beverages UK Limited recalls several juice drinks because of potential metal contamination in the straws
