Glass Alert: Waitrose Recalls Popular Bottled Water

If you've recently picked up a bottle of Waitrose's premium No1 Royal Deeside Mineral Water, you'll want to check your fridge. An urgent recall has been issued for both still and sparkling varieties due to the potential presence of glass fragments, posing a serious safety risk. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers not to drink the affected water, stating that glass fragments could cause injury. Waitrose has apologised for the inconvenience and is recalling "some" bottles as a precautionary measure, urging customers to return them for a full refund. The affected product is the 750ml No1 Royal Deeside Mineral Water, which typically retails for around £1.60 per bottle. This water is sourced from natural springs within Scotland's picturesque Cairngorms National Park, with special batches produced specifically for Waitrose. Customers who have purchased these bottles should not consume the water. Instead, they are advised to take the product back to any Waitrose store for a complete refund, even without a receipt. The supermarket will also be displaying notices in its branches to alert shoppers. To identify if your bottle is affected, check the batch codes and best before dates. For the still mineral water, look for batch codes: NOV 2027 28, DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 02, DEC 2027 10, DEC 2027 11, and DEC 2027 16, all with best before dates in November or December 2027. For the sparkling variety, the recalled batch codes are: DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 03, DEC 2027 12, DEC 2027 15, and DEC 2027 25, all carrying a best before date of December 2027. If you have any concerns or questions, you can contact Waitrose Customer Care directly on 0800 188 884, selecting option 4. The exact number of bottles sold or the proportion affected by this issue remains unclear, making it crucial for all customers to check their purchases. Your safety is paramount, so please take this recall seriously. --- Managing your business finances? TaxAce provides smart online accountancy services for UK businesses with flexible monthly plans. Image and reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk | Read original article