The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning regarding a bottled water product sold at Waitrose, indicating it may contain glass fragments and should be returned to the point of purchase.
Specifically, the recall affects 750ml bottles of No1 Royal Deeside Mineral Water, both still and sparkling varieties. The FSA stated the recall is due to “the possible presence of glass fragments upon opening the bottles,” which presents a potential injury risk and renders the product “unsafe to drink.”
Waitrose has issued an apology and confirmed that it is recalling “some” bottles of the affected product as a precautionary measure.
Customers who have purchased the identified bottles are urged not to consume the contents and are advised to return the product to Waitrose stores or contact the company directly to arrange a full refund.
“If you have bought any of the above products do not drink it,” the FSA reiterated in its official recall notice.
The FSA further noted that Waitrose will display notices in its stores to inform customers about the ongoing recall.
Deeside mineral water is sourced from natural springs located within the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland.
The recall pertains to specific batches produced for Waitrose. Each bottle retails for approximately £1.60 at Waitrose locations.
The exact number of bottles sold and the proportion affected by the potential contamination remain unclear at this time.
The affected batch codes for the still mineral water are: NOV 2027 28, DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 02, DEC 2027 10, DEC 2027 11 and DEC 2027 16, with “best before” dates in November and December 2027.
The affected batch codes for the sparkling mineral water are: DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 03, DEC 2027 12, DEC 2027 15 and DEC 2027 25, bearing a “best before” date of December 2027.
The FSA advises consumers to contact Waitrose Customer Care at 0800 188 884, selecting option 4, for further assistance.
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