‘Unsafe to drink’ warning issued as Waitrose urgently recalls bottled water that could contain shards of glass

Waitrose has recalled batches of its premium No.1 Deeside still and sparkling water due to concerns the bottles may contain glass fragments.

The supermarket said the products could pose a risk of injury if consumed and warned customers not to drink them.

The recall affects 750ml bottles of Waitrose No.1 Deeside Mineral Water with an expiration date of November and December 2027 and bottles of Waitrose No.1 Deeside Mineral Water with an expiry date of December 2027.

Affected batch codes for still water include NOV 2027 28, DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 02, DEC 2027 10, DEC 2027 11 and DEC 2027 16.

Affected lot codes for mineral water are DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 03, DEC 2027 12, DEC 2027 15 and DEC 2027 25.

In a statement published by the Food Standards Agency, Waitrose warned that products ‘may contain glass which may cause injury and make it unsafe to drink’. More to follow.

Point-of-sale notices are displayed in stores to alert customers to the recall. Customers who purchased the affected bottles are advised to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Customers can also contact Waitrose Customer Services on 0800 188 884 (option 4) for more information.

The supermarket warned its customers not to drink these products, stating that the products may pose a risk of injury if consumed.

The Food Standards Agency said recalls were made where a product should not be sold because it could pose a risk to consumers and urged anyone with the affected bottles at home not to consume them.

In recent weeks, UK consumers have seen a number of product safety warnings on both food and non-food products.

Earlier in December, Tesco recalled aubergine katsu bao buns after it was revealed the product contained undeclared milk, posing a risk to people with dairy allergies, and similar allergen-related recalls affecting other festive foods such as mince pies.

Beyond food, safety warnings also target children’s toys due to choking hazards and other household products due to safety concerns, underscoring an increased focus on consumer protection as the year draws to a close.