Waitrose has issued a product recall for specific batches of its premium No.1 Deeside still and sparkling mineral waters, citing concerns that the bottles may contain fragments of glass. The supermarket emphasized that consuming these products could pose a risk of injury and strongly advised customers not to drink them.

The recall primarily affects 750ml bottles. For Waitrose No.1 Deeside Mineral Water (still), the affected products have best-before dates in November and December 2027, with specific batch codes including NOV 2027 28, DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 02, DEC 2027 10, DEC 2027 11, and DEC 2027 16. For Waitrose No.1 Deeside Sparkling Water, the recall applies to bottles with best-before dates in December 2027 and batch codes DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 03, DEC 2027 12, DEC 2027 15, and DEC 2027 25.

In a notice disseminated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Waitrose explicitly warned that the presence of glass could render the water unsafe to drink. Point-of-sale notices are being displayed across Waitrose stores to inform customers. Shoppers who have purchased any of the affected bottles are urged to return them to their local Waitrose store for a full refund. Alternatively, customers can contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 (option 4) for further assistance and information.

A spokesperson for Waitrose commented on the situation, stating: 'We're recalling some bottles of our No1 Royal Deeside Mineral Waters as a precaution and are very sorry for the inconvenience. Customers are asked not to use the bottles and to take them back to Waitrose or contact us for a full refund.' The Food Standards Agency reinforces that product recalls are initiated when items present a risk to consumers, urging immediate discontinuation of use for any affected products.

This recall is part of a broader trend of product safety alerts recently observed in the UK, impacting both food and non-food sectors as the year concludes. Earlier in December, Tesco recalled aubergine katsu bao buns due to undeclared milk, which posed a risk to those with dairy allergies, and similar allergen-related issues affected various festive foods. Beyond edibles, safety notices have also been issued for children's toys over choking hazards and other household items, highlighting a robust focus on consumer protection.