Fizzy drinks recalled over fears cans may suddenly explode
Warnings have been issued amid fears that cans of high-quality fizzy drinks could “shatter unexpectedly” and harm consumers.
Dalston’s is recalling some batches of its pineapple soda over concerns the cans could unexpectedly shatter and leave sharp edges, food standards bosses said.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a recall notice urging customers not to open affected cans and instead take them back to supermarkets.
The low-calorie fizzy drink is sold in Waitrose and Asda.
“Packaging imperfection means some boxes may break unexpectedly, leaving sharp edges,” Dalston warned. “This may pose a risk of injury.
“If you have purchased any of the above products, do not attempt to open them. Do not return them to the store, instead avoid unnecessary use of the product and dispose of it safely in an external bin.”
The FSA said the recall applies to Dalston’s pineapple soda cans with the following batch codes:
Dalston’s Pineapple Soda single can
Package size: 330ml
Lot code: 037130
Best before: August 4, 2027
Dalston’s Pineapple Soda multipack
Package size: Multipack 4x330ml
Lot code: 037129
Best before: August 4, 2027
Dalston’s said affected products can now be returned to stores for a full refund, even if they do not have a receipt. It added that no other Dalston products or batch codes were affected.
