FSA Recalls Waitrose Deeside Water Over Glass Risk

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall for certain batches of Waitrose No1 Deeside Mineral Water and Sparkling Water sold in stores across England, Scotland and Wales, warning that the 750ml bottles may contain glass fragments that pose a risk of injury.

The recall, announced this week, affects products bottled from natural springs in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park. Officials stated that glass shards could be present upon opening the bottles, making them unsafe to drink. Customers who have purchased the affected items are advised not to consume them and to return the bottles to their local Waitrose store for a full refund. Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in all relevant stores to alert shoppers to the issue.

The impacted batches of mineral water include those with codes NOV 2027 28, DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 02, DEC 2027 10, DEC 2027 11 and DEC 2027 16, bearing best-before dates in November or December 2027. For the sparkling water, the affected codes are DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 03, DEC 2027 12, DEC 2027 15 and DEC 2027 25, all with a best-before date of December 2027. These are exclusive batches produced for Waitrose, which typically retail for around...