AG Barr recalls Rubicon drink over undeclared sulphites

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 19:16 · Archive

AG Barr is recalling batches of Rubicon Spring Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Water due to undeclared sulphites.

Scottish soft drinks giant AG Barr, maker of IRN-BRU, has issued an urgent product recall for batches of Rubicon Spring Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Water. The company discovered that the product may contain sulphites which are not declared on the label, posing a potential health risk to consumers with a sensitivity or allergy to the allergen.

Customers who have purchased affected 1-litre cartons have been told not to drink them and to return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund. The Food Standards Agency has warned that the drink could be dangerous for people with sulphite sensitivity. AG Barr has been instructed to display point-of-sale notices in all retail stores selling the affected product to alert customers to the recall.

The company, which also produces household brands including Tizer, said the recall was being carried out as a precautionary measure to protect consumer safety and apologised for the inconvenience. Customers are urged to check any drinks they have at home against the specific batch codes detailed in the recall notice.

How it is being reported

• Irn-Bru maker AG Barr issues urgent 'do not drink' warning over popular drinkIRN-BRU maker AG Barr has issued an urgent product recall over fears that a popular drink could pose a health risk.The National · 4 Nov, 18:58
• IRN-BRU maker AG Barr issues 'Do Not Drink' warning as it recalls popular productCustomers who have purchased the affected cartons have been told not to drink them and instead return them to the store where they were boughtDaily Record · 4 Nov, 18:13

In this story: AG Barr · IRN-BRU · Rubicon · Food Standards Agency · Cumbernauld · Scotland

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