Disaronno Liqueur Recalled Over Glass Fragments

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for several batches of Disaronno Originale liqueur sold in supermarkets across England and Scotland, warning consumers of the possible presence of small glass fragments that could make the product unsafe to drink. The alert, released on Tuesday, affects 700ml bottles produced by Italian distillery Illva Saronno S.p.A., with customers urged to check batch codes and return any affected items for a refund or replacement.

The recall targets seven specific batches: 25374, 25375, 25381, 25382, 25435, 25442, and 25444. These codes appear on the back label of the bottles, which are widely available at retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose. The agency advised in its notice that anyone who has purchased the product should not consume it and instead return it to the point of purchase. Point-of-sale notices have been placed in stores to inform shoppers of the issue and the required actions.

Illva Saronno S.p.A attributed the problem to an anomaly on a bottling line, which led to the potential inclusion of microfragments of glass in some units. In a statement accompanying the recall, the company said, "We apologise for any...