Urgent recall: Asda pulls popular drinks from shelves over dangerous contamination - 'do not drink!'

Urgent recall: Asda pulls popular drinks from shelves over dangerous contamination - 'do not drink!'

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 03/01/2024

- 09:11

Updated: 03/01/2024

- 14:57

Asda extends a recall for drinks sold in stores

Asda has shared a warning for anyone who has been shopping with the supermarket chain.

This comes as a number of juices have already been recalled.


Asda and Calypso products have been recalled as the straws may be dangerous to use.

Asda has added two more batches to an ongoing recall for various drinks.

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More drinks have been recalled

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A statement said: "Asda is conducting a precautionary recall on Asda brand apple and pear juice drink due to potential metal contamination in the straws.

"The affected codes are shown in the table above. No other Asda brand products are known to be affected.

"If you have purchased any of the products and codes listed above, please bring them back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.

"We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations – 0800 952 0101."

Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink

Pack size 5 x 150ml

Batch code 3204, 3205, 3250, 3251, 3280, 3281, 3301, 3302

Best before January 2024, March 2024 and April 2024

Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink

Pack size 5 x 150ml

Batch code 3322, 3323

Best before May 2024

Asda Orange Juice From Concentrate

Pack size 3 x 150ml

Batch code 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 code 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 code 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 code 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 code 3251, 3252, 3281, 3282, 3303

Best before March 2024 and April 2024

Calypso Orange Juice

Pack size 150ml

Batch code 3261, 3262

Best before October 2024

Calypso Orange Juice

Pack size 150ml

Batch code 3282, 3283

Best before November 2024

Calypso Orange Juice

Pack size 150ml

Batch code 3322

Best before December 2024

Calypso Apple Juice

Pack size 150ml

Batch code 3281, 3282

Best before November 2024

Calypso Apple Juice

Pack size 150ml

Batch code 3321, 3322

Best before December 2024

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Asda shoppers are urged to check for the drinks

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The Food Standards Agency added the drinks are unsafe to consume.

It said: "Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling various juice drinks because the straws may be contaminated with metal, making them unsafe.

"If you have bought the above products, do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

"If you would like any further information, please contact the relevant brand's customer service lines listed on the point of sale recall notices."

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