Supermarket chain Waitrose has issued an urgent product recall for two lines of its bottled water, warning customers that the items may contain dangerous fragments of glass.
Details of the Recall Notice
The alert was officially issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) on Wednesday 31 December 2025. The affected products are Waitrose No1 Deeside Mineral Water and Waitrose No1 Deeside Sparkling Water, both in 750ml bottles.
The FSA stated that the products "may contain glass", presenting a clear risk of injury if consumed. This makes the water unsafe to drink. The agency's warning is categorised as a "do not drink" notice.
What Customers Need to Do
Shoppers who have purchased the affected bottles are being strongly advised not to consume the water. Instead, they should take the product back to their nearest Waitrose store to receive a full refund. No receipt is required for the return.
The recall is specific to bottles with best before dates in November and December 2027. Consumers are asked to check the batch codes on their bottles to confirm if they are part of the impacted batches.
Supermarket Response and Consumer Safety
This recall highlights the stringent food and drink safety protocols followed by retailers and regulators in the UK. Waitrose has acted swiftly upon identifying the potential hazard, working in conjunction with the FSA to inform the public.
Product recalls of this nature, while rare, are critical for consumer protection. The presence of foreign bodies like glass poses a significant health risk, and immediate action is necessary to prevent harm.
Customers with any concerns are directed to contact Waitrose customer service for further assistance regarding the recall process.
