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Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-31-2018

AG Barr is recalling 750ml glass bottles due to a manufacturing fault which may cause bottle caps to pop off unexpectedly

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

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IRN-BRU

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

IRN-BRU sugar free

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

Barr Soda Water

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

IRN-BRU XTRA

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

Barr Cola

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

Barr Cream Soda

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

Barr Ginger Beer

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

Barr Lemonade

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

Barr Limeade

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

Barr Pineapple

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

Barr Red Kola

Best before
Up to and including May 2019

The latest affected best-before date was May 2019, which has passed. Recalled products can still be in cupboards and freezers, so check any you have at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought any of the above products carefully release the pressure from the bottle by pointing away from the body at arm’s length as you would when opening a bottle of sparkling wine and then return to store or contact AG Barr.
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

There is a risk that the bottle caps may pop off unexpectedly which may cause injury.

Details from the notice

AG Barr has taken the decision to recall 750ml glass bottles on a precautionary basis because there have been a small number of reports that the bottle caps pop off unexpectedly.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

AG Barr is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Where it was sold

The FSA lists this alert for: England.

How this recall compares

  • This is the 1st recall or allergy alert naming AG Barr since 2018 (2 in total).
  • Glass has caused 33 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in fruit and vegetables, followed by sauces, spreads and condiments. All glass recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.