AG Barr has issued a precautionary recall of its Rubicon Yuzu and Pink Grapefruit Still drinks, sold in one-litre Tetra cartons, after discovering they may contain undeclared sulphites. The affected products could pose a health risk to anyone with an allergy or sensitivity to sulphur dioxide or sulphites.
The drinks are widely stocked across major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Iceland, and Co-op. Customers who have purchased the drinks are being urged to check the codes on their cartons carefully.
FSA allergy alert and affected batch codes
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued an allergy alert on Wednesday, November 4, advising consumers about the potential danger. The four batch codes impacted are 61606, 61986, 21962, and 57.
A food recall occurs when a food company withdraws an unsafe or non-compliant item from the distribution network and informs customers of the necessary action, such as returning or discarding it.
What to do if you bought an affected drink
Retailers selling the affected products will display notices explaining why the drinks have been recalled and what customers should do if they have bought them. In its statement, the FSA said AG Barr was recalling the products and had been advised to contact relevant allergy support organisations to ensure their members were made aware of the warning.
Anyone with a sulphur dioxide or sulphite allergy or sensitivity who has purchased an affected carton is being told not to drink it. Instead, they should return it to the shop where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
Customers seeking further information can contact AG Barr's consumer care team by emailing consumercare@agbarr.co.uk.
