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Metro
4 days ago
- Health
- Metro
Urgent recall issued for popular Coca-Cola product
A beloved sparkling drink has been pulled from shelves over fears it contains a dangerous amount of a chemical byproduct. Appletiser, a Coca-Cola product, has been recalled over elevated levels of chlorate, which forms after the breakdown of chlorine-based disinfectants in water treatment processes. The recall affects cans with a best-by date of November 30 and December 31, and supermarkets are asking customers to return the product and not consume it. 'Return them to their nearest Sainsbury's store, where they will receive a full refund,' Sainsbury's said. The packs of six drinks with production codes 328 GE to 338 GE have all been recalled. To check the production code, check the base of the can. A similar recall was made earlier this year after elevated levels of chlorate were found in other popular Coca-Cola products. Excessive levels of the chemical chlorate were found in several of the soft drink giant's brands for sale in the UK and EU countries. Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other drinks such as Tropico and Appletiser were affected. Consumption of high levels of chlorate could cause potential thyroid or kidney failure. The European Food Safety Authority explained that high levels of chlorate 'could result in potentially serious health effects, especially among infants and children'. Days ago, a batch of SPAR Chèvre Goat Cheese 100g was recalled over fears it may contain dangerous Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Horgan's Delicatessen Supplies has issued an urgent recall of the products, which have a use-by date of 12 August 2025. The implicated products were distributed both to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. More Trending The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has told cheese fans to return the affected products to the shops, where customers will be given a full refund. Warnings will be displayed in all retail stores selling the product, the FSA added. The recall comes weeks after an 'extensive outbreak' of listeria monocytogenes in Ireland linked to ready meals produced by Ballymaguire Foods. A range of chicken curries, lasagnes, bolognaises, pasta bakes, cottage pies, and chow mein dishes were all affected by the recall, with one person being killed. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Second person dies after eating sausage and broccoli sandwich during botulism outbreak MORE: Urgent recall of supermarket cheese over deadly Listeria bacteria fears MORE: Co-op urgently recalls pork pies over fears they could cause allergic reactions
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Coca-Cola recalls popular Appletiser drink as people warned ‘do not consume'
A popular Coca-Cola drink has been urgently recalled over health worries as people have been warned not to consume it. Supermarkets have told customers to avoid drinking Appletiser and return it to stores immediately. The product has been pulled from shelves due to the soft drink containing "an elevated level of chlorate". This is a by-product that emerges from the breakdown of chlorine-based disinfectants used in water treatment. Affected batches of the sparkling Apple juice - sold in multi-packs of six - includes productions codes from 328 GE to 338 GE. These can be found at the base of the can. Sainsbury's has given a warning on its website telling customers to return the canned product. In a statement, the supermarket said: "Sainsbury's have been made aware that Appletiser are recalling the above products as they may contain an elevated level of chlorate. "We are asking customers that have purchased the above products not to consume them and to return them to their nearest Sainsbury's store, where they will receive a full refund. For any further information please contact 0800 227711. No other products have been affected by this issue. Appletiser would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused." Chlorate comes from chlorine disinfectants which are used in the treatment of water used for food processing. The chemical has been linked to potentially serious health problems, notably among children by interfering with the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Earlier this year Coca-Cola similarly issued a major recall of a number of products sold in the UK over fears they could contain high levels of chlorate. The products recalled in January included multipacks of six 250ml cans of Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Gently Sparkling, as well as 330ml cans of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero and Sprite Zero which were sent only to cafes and restaurants. Standard dimension cans, all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK were not being recalled, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said. When it announced the recall in Europe, Coca-Cola said that it tracked the problem back to one specific container used in its water treatment process at its factory in the city of Ghent while conducting routine safety checks. Experts say consumers would have to drink a lot of any product contaminated with chlorate to suffer vomiting or other serious illness. "It is almost non-existent or very unlikely that those large quantities are present in it," Philippe Jorens, a poisons and critical care professor at Antwerp University Hospital, told Belgian public broadcaster VTM. "You have to have consumed so many different bottles of it to possibly see an effect."
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
CocaCola recalls popular fizzy drink over safety fears as shoppers urged ‘do not consume' & return to shops immediately
Customers have been warned to check for specific batches DRINK ALERT CocaCola recalls popular fizzy drink over safety fears as shoppers urged 'do not consume' & return to shops immediately Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR Coca-Cola product has been urgently recalled over health concerns. Supermarkets have urged customers to avoid consuming the product and return it to stores immediately. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Appletiser has been urgently pulled from shelves Appletiser has been pulled from shelves due to the soft drink containing "an elevated level of chlorate". Affected batches of the sparkling Apple juice - sold in multi-packs of six - includes productions codes from 328 GE to 338 GE. These can be found at the base of the can. Customers have also been urged to check for cans with a use by date of November 30 and December 31. Sainsbury's has issued a warning on its website urging customers to return the canned product. In a statement, the supermarket giant said: "Sainsbury's have been made aware that Appletiser are recalling the above products as they may contain an elevated level of chlorate. "We are asking customers that have purchased the above products not to consume them and to return them to their nearest Sainsbury's store, where they will receive a full refund. "For any further information please contact 0800 227711. "No other products have been affected by this issue. Appletiser would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused." Chlorate is a by-product that emerges from the breakdown of chlorine-based disinfectants used in water treatment. It is typically found in food products as a result of chlorine disinfectants, which are commonly used in food processing. But the chemical has been linked to health issues, such as iodine deficiency issues, especially in children. Thousands of contaminated tablets are urgently recalled in UK as Brits fall ill with 'antibiotic resistant Salmonella' The latest recall comes as Coca-Cola pulled a number of products, including Sprite, from shelves earlier this year. In January, the fizzy drinks giant made the decision to recall a number of imported cans of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks after working with the Food Standards Agency (FSA). It also confirmed a small amount of tall, imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero would be removed. These were sent only to cafes and restaurants during a limited time period. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item 3 Customers have also been urged to check for cans with a use by date of November 30 and December 31 Credit: Supplied
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
CocaCola recalls popular fizzy drink over safety fears as shoppers urged ‘do not consume' & return to shops immediately
A POPULAR Coca-Cola product has been urgently recalled over health concerns. Shoppers have been urged to avoid consuming the product and return it to stores immediately. Appletiser has been pulled from shelves due to the soft drink containing "an elevated level of chlorate". In a statement on its website, the supermarket giant said: "Sainsbury's have been made aware that Appletiser are recalling the above products as they may contain an elevated level of chlorate. "We are asking customers that have purchased the above products not to consume them and to return them to their nearest Sainsbury's store, where they will receive a full refund. "For any further information please contact 0800 227711. "No other products have been affected by this issue. Appletiser would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Glasgow Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Sainsbury's recalls 5 home and food products
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a number of recalls, including on products sold at some of the UK's biggest retailers. Among those recalls are five from Sainsbury's, including home and food and drink products. If you have purchased any of the products below, please stop using them immediately, and contact your Sainsbury's or see the full recall notices for more information. You can also check Sainsbury's website to see the full details. Sainsbury's recalls five food and home items Appletiser 6x250ml Sainsbury's has shared that it has been made aware that Appletiser is recalling products as they may contain an elevated level of chlorate. Customers who have purchased this product are being told not to consume it and to return it to their nearest Sainsbury's store, where they will receive a full refund. A comment from Appletiser's bottling partner, Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, said: "Following ongoing dialogue with the UK Food Standards Agency, we are recalling a small number of imported cans of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks which were sent only to supermarkets in the UK." Newcastle Brown 550ml Newcastle Brown 550ml is being recalled from Heineken due to the potential presence of glass fragments. A spokesperson for Heineken UK said: "Safety is our top priority, and on the basis that a small number of bottles are impacted by this potential safety issue, we are recalling this run of glass bottles of Newcastle Brown Ale as a precaution. "We urge those consumers in possession of the product not to drink it, but to return the unopened bottles to where they purchased them for a refund. "We ask any customers to immediately halt the sale of any stock they hold with these batch numbers. "We are providing customers guidance on how to register and return affected stock and ask them to contact our Customer Care team with any additional queries. 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are working with the regulatory authorities after alerting them of the matter.' Bosch Styline Toaster The Bosch Styline Toaster has been recalled due to a technical fault which can cause the electronics to overheat and could cause a toaster fire. The affected products have codes of TAT8613GB and TAT8611GB, and the recall affects the white and black versions of the toaster. A recall statement from producers Bosch said: 'Bosch (BSH) is voluntarily recalling the above Styline Toaster models produced from October 2021 to April 2023 as the quality checks have revealed a technical fault which can cause the electronics to overheat and could cause a toaster fire. 'To minimise safety risks, please disconnect any affected toaster from the mains supply immediately and do not use it. 'For further details or if you have any questions, you can contact the customer care team on 01536 436236. 'Or if you would like to request a call back please email your contact details at bosch-toaster-action@ and one of Bosch team members will contact you. 'Bosch thank you for your understanding.' Nutribullet Go blender Sainsbury's warned shoppers that they had been informed of an issue affecting specific units of rechargeable blenders from Nutribullet. A spokesman said: 'A small number of units have been identified as having a battery defect that could overheat during charging, creating a potential fire risk. 'Please stop using the item immediately, and check if you have an affected product by locating the serial number on the base of the blender. 'Please visit to verify if your blender is potentially affected and if so, register to receive a replacement product free of charge." Tower Air Fryer The Air Fryers affected by the Tower recall have SKUs of 141407023 and 139987372, and both the 2.2-litre and 4-litre Tower Air Fryers are included in the recall. A Sainsbury's spokesman said: 'We have been requested by Tower to alert you to a product recall impacting three Tower branded air fryers produced between January 2022 to April 2023. 'A small number of units have been identified as having a potential manufacturing default that could cause the air fryer to overheat and pose a fire risk. 'Please stop using the item immediately, and check if you have an affected product by locating the product number on the base of the air fryer. Recommended Reading 'Once you have identified that your product is impacted. Please visit to see if the batch number means it is included in the recall. 'If it is, follow the instruction on how to return your affected product. We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may cause. 'No other batches are affected by this recall.'
