Update 1: Refresco Beverages UK Limited recalls several juice drinks because of potential metal contamination in the straws
Why it was recalled
Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling various juice drinks because the straws may be contaminated with metal, making them unsafe.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calypso Orange Juice | 150ml | 3261, 3262 | – |
| Calypso Orange Juice | 150ml | 3282, 3283 | – |
| Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink | 5 x 150ml | 3204, 3205, 3250, 3251, 3280, 3281, 3301, 3302 | – |
| Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink | 5 x 150ml | 3322, 3323 | – |
| Calypso Orange Juice | 150ml | 3322 | – |
| Calypso Apple Juice | 150ml | 3281, 3282 | – |
| Calypso Apple Juice | 150ml | 3321, 3322 | – |
| Asda Orange Juice From Concentrate | 3 x 150ml | 3247, 3248, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3322, 3323 | – |
| Asda 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate | 3 x 150ml | 3239, 3240, 3241, 3279, 3280, 3281, 3302, 3319, 3320, 3321 | – |
| Asda Just Essentials Orange Juice From Concentrate | 3 x 150ml | 3245, 3246, 3247, 3275, 3276, 3277, 3278, 3279, 3283, 3304, 3305 | – |
| Asda Apple & Blackcurrant Juice Drink | 5 x 150ml | 3205, 3206, 3251, 3281, 3302, 3323 | – |
| Asda Apple & Mango Juice Drink | 5 x 150ml | 3251, 3252, 3281, 3282, 3303 | – |
What you should do
If you have bought the above products, do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. If you would like any further information, please contact the relevant brands customer service lines listed on the point of sale recall notices.
Action taken by the business
Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling the above products from customers. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-PRIN-47-2023-update-1 · Last updated 29 December 2023
Data sourced from the UK Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Yum Britannia is an independent service and is not affiliated with the FSA.