Product recallFSA
Refresco Beverages juice drinks recalled over possible metal pieces
Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling various juice drinks because the straws may be contaminated with metal, making them unsafe.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall 
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
78 identifiers listed for this notice.
Calypso Orange Juice 150ml
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 3261
- 3262
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- October 2024
Calypso Orange Juice 150ml
- Batch code
- 3282
- 3283
- Best before
- November 2024
Asda Apple & Pear Juice Drink 5 5 x 150ml
- Batch code
- 3204
- 3205
- 3250
- 3251
- 3280
- 3281
- 3301
- 3302
- Best before
- January 2024
- March 2024
- April 2024
Calypso Orange Juice 150ml
- Batch code
- 3322
- Best before
- December 2024
Calypso Apple Juice 150ml
- Batch code
- 3281
- 3282
- Best before
- November 2024
Calypso Apple Juice 150ml
- Batch code
- 3321
- 3322
- Best before
- December 2024
Asda Orange Juice From Concentrate 3 x 150ml
- Batch code
- 3247
- 3248
- 3302
- 3303
- 3304
- 3322
- 3323
- Best before
- March 2024
- April 2024
- May 2024
Asda 100% Pure Apple Juice From Concentrate 3 x 150ml
- Batch code
- 3239
- 3240
- 3241
- 3279
- 3280
- 3281
- 3302
- 3319
- 3320
- 3321
- Best before
- February 2024
- April 2024
- May 2024
Asda Just Essentials Orange Juice From Concentrate 3 x 150ml
- Batch code
- 3245
- 3246
- 3247
- 3275
- 3276
- 3277
- 3278
- 3279
- 3283
- 3304
- 3305
- Best before
- March 2024
- April 2024
Asda Apple & Blackcurrant Juice Drink 5 x 150ml
- Batch code
- 3205
- 3206
- 3251
- 3281
- 3302
- 3323
- Best before
- January 2024
- March 2024
- April 2024
- May 2024
Asda Apple & Mango Juice Drink 5 x 150ml
- Batch code
- 3251
- 3252
- 3281
- 3282
- 3303
- Best before
- March 2024
- April 2024
What to do now
Refresco Beverages juice drinks is being recalled because metal fragments have been found or could be present.
- Do not eat it and do not try to find the metal yourself.
- Put it out of reach of children.
- Take it back to Asda for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. Metal fragments can break teeth or cut the mouth and throat. Processing lines use metal detectors, and a recall like this usually means a fault was found after products had left.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- pain in the mouth or throat
- a chipped or broken tooth
Get help urgently
- bleeding, vomiting blood or severe stomach pain — go to A&E or call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-47-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling various juice drinks because the straws may be contaminated with metal, making them unsafe.
The risk
These products may contain metal in the straws which makes them unsafe.
Action taken
Refresco Beverages UK Limited is recalling the above products from customers. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above products, do not use them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund. If you would like any further information, please contact the relevant brands customer service lines listed on the point of sale recall notices.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Refresco Beverages juice drinks been recalled?
Refresco Beverages juice drinks is being recalled because metal fragments have been found or could be present. Metal fragments can break teeth or cut the mouth and throat. Processing lines use metal detectors, and a recall like this usually means a fault was found after products had left.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Do not eat it and do not try to find the metal yourself. Put it out of reach of children.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
Where was Refresco Beverages juice drinks sold?
The notice names Asda. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
