Juice Straw Alert! Metal found in straws prompts urgent recall of multiple Asda and Calypso juice products.
Products Affected and Batch Codes
- Calypso Orange Juice (150ml)
- Batch codes: 3261, 3262 (Best before Oct 2024)
- Batch codes: 3282, 3283 (Best before Nov 2024)
- Batch code: 3322 (Best before Dec 2024)
- Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink (5 x 150ml)
- Batch codes: 3204, 3205, 3250, 3251, 3280, 3281, 3301, 3302 (Best before Jan, Mar & Apr 2024)
- Batch codes: 3322, 3323 (Best before May 2024)
- Calypso Apple Juice (150ml)
- Batch codes: 3281, 3282 (Best before Nov 2024)
- Batch codes: 3321, 3322 (Best before Dec 2024)
- Asda Orange Juice From Concentrate (3 x 150ml)
- Batch codes: 3247, 3248, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3322, 3323 (Best before Mar, Apr & May 2024)
- Asda 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate (3 x 150ml)
- Batch codes: 3239, 3240, 3241, 3279, 3280, 3281, 3302, 3319, 3320, 3321 (Best before Feb, Apr & May 2024)
- Asda Just Essentials Orange Juice From Concentrate (3 x 150ml)
- Batch codes: 3245, 3246, 3247, 3275, 3276, 3277, 3278, 3279, 3283, 3304, 3305 (Best before Mar & Apr 2024)
- Asda Apple & Blackcurrant Juice Drink (5 x 150ml)
- Batch codes: 3205, 3206, 3251, 3281, 3302, 3323 (Best before Jan, Mar, Apr & May 2024)
- Asda Apple & Mango Juice Drink (5 x 150ml)
- Batch codes: 3251, 3252, 3281, 3282, 3303 (Best before Mar & Apr 2024)
Why the Recall?
Metal fragments have been found in the straws of these juice drinks, making them unsafe to drink. This poses a serious risk to anyone consuming them.
What To Do If You’ve Bought These
Do NOT drink these products. Instead, return them to the store where you bought them for a full refund. Refresco Beverages UK Limited is actively pulling these batches from shelves and has issued official recall notices with full details.
Consumer Safety First
Consumer safety is the number one priority. This recall is a cautionary step to prevent any health hazards linked to these juice drinks. Stay safe and check your pack codes now!
