The affected products and their respective batch codes are as follows:
- Calypso Orange Juice
- Pack size: 150ml
- Batch codes: 3261, 3262 (Best before October 2024)
- Batch codes: 3282, 3283 (Best before November 2024)
- Batch code: 3322 (Best before December 2024)
- Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink
- Pack size: 5 x 150ml
- Batch codes: 3204, 3205, 3250, 3251, 3280, 3281, 3301, 3302 (Best before January 2024, March 2024, and April 2024)
- Batch codes: 3322, 3323 (Best before May 2024)
- Calypso Apple Juice
- Pack size: 150ml
- Batch codes: 3281, 3282 (Best before November 2024)
- Batch codes: 3321, 3322 (Best before December 2024)
- Asda Orange Juice From Concentrate
- Pack size: 3 x 150ml
- Batch codes: 3247, 3248, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3322, 3323 (Best before March 2024, April 2024, and May 2024)
- Asda 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate
- Pack size: 3 x 150ml
- Batch codes: 3239, 3240, 3241, 3279, 3280, 3281, 3302, 3319, 3320, 3321 (Best before February 2024, April 2024, and May 2024)
- Asda Just Essentials Orange Juice From Concentrate
- Pack size: 3 x 150ml
- Batch codes: 3245, 3246, 3247, 3275, 3276, 3277, 3278, 3279, 3283, 3304, 3305 (Best before March 2024 and April 2024)
- Asda Apple & Blackcurrant Juice Drink
- Pack size: 5 x 150ml
- Batch codes: 3205, 3206, 3251, 3281, 3302, 3323 (Best before January 2024, March 2024, April 2024, and May 2024)
- Asda Apple & Mango Juice Drink
- Pack size: 5 x 150ml
- Batch codes: 3251, 3252, 3281, 3282, 3303 (Best before March 2024 and April 2024)
The presence of metal in the straws of these products has been identified, rendering them unsafe for consumption.
Consumers who have purchased any of the affected products are strongly advised not to consume them. Instead, they should return the items to the store of purchase for a full refund. Refresco Beverages UK Limited is also working diligently to remove these products from the market and has issued recall notices to its customers, outlining the reasons for the recall and providing guidance for consumers who may have bought the products.
The safety of consumers is of paramount importance, and this recall serves as a precautionary measure to eliminate any potential health risks associated with these juice drinks
