Capri Sun recalls multipacks mislabelled as sugar-free

A recall is underway for specific batches of CapriSun Orange multipacks due to a packaging error that could pose a health risk to consumers who need to manage their sugar intake. The recall, announced by Capri Sun UK and food safety authorities in the United Kingdom and Ireland, affects 10-packs of the 200ml beverage sold in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The issue involves three batch codes-L104, L105, and L106-all with a best before date of April 1, 2027. While the outer packaging of these multipacks correctly identifies the contents as regular CapriSun Orange, some individual pouches inside are incorrectly labelled as "CapriSun Orange Zero." The pouches contain the standard, sugar-sweetened version of the drink, not the zero-sugar product. This mislabelling could mislead consumers, particularly individuals with diabetes, who rely on accurate information to manage their condition.

In a consumer notice, Capri Sun UK's managing director, Matthew Done, advised that anyone who has purchased an affected product and is dependent on monitoring sugar content should not consume it. The company stated that customers can return the product to the retailer where it was...