AG Barr, the Cumbernauld-based maker of IRN-BRU, has recalled batches of Rubicon Spring Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Water after discovering that the product may contain undeclared sulphites, a potential allergen. The Food Standards Agency has warned that the drink could be dangerous for people with a sensitivity to sulphites.
Customers who have bought the affected 1L cartons are being told not to drink them and instead to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. The company has also displayed point-of-sale notices in shops to alert customers to the recall.
Affected batches and product details
The recall covers specific batch codes of Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Water, sold in 1L cartons. Shoppers are urged to check any drinks they have at home against the following details:
- Batch code 6160, best before June 2027
- Batch code 6198, best before July 2027
- Batch code 6219, best before August 2027
- Batch code 6257, best before September 2027
People who have a sensitivity or allergy to sulphites have been advised not to consume the product under any circumstances and to seek a refund instead.
Company response and consumer advice
In a notice to customers, AG Barr apologised for the inconvenience and said the recall was being carried out as a precautionary measure to protect consumer safety. According to the Food Standards Agency's alert, AG Barr has been advised to contact relevant allergy support organisations, which will inform their members about the recall.
The agency's alert states: "AG Barr is recalling the above product and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product."
The notices explain why the product is being recalled and tell customers what to do if they have bought it. For more information, customers can visit the link provided in the recall notice.
