Fizzy drinks recalled over fears cans may suddenly explode

Warnings have been issued over a high-end fizzy drink over fears its cans may “rupture unexpectedly” and risk injuring consumers.

Food standards bosses said Dalston’s is recalling some batches of its pineapple soda after concerns that the cans may break apart unexpectedly and leave sharp edges.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) released a recall notice urging customers not to open the affected cans, and to instead bring them back to supermarkets.

The low-calorie fizzy drink is sold in Waitrose and Asda.

“A packaging defect means some cans may rupture unexpectedly, leaving sharp edges,” Dalston’s warned. “This may present a risk of injury.

“If you have bought any of the above product do not try and open it. Do not return it to the store, instead, avoid any unnecessary handling of the product and safely dispose of it in an external waste bin.”

The FSA said the recall applies to Dalston’s pineapple soda cans with the following batch codes:

Dalston’s Pineapple Soda single cans

Pack size: 330ml

Batch code: 037130

Best before: 4 August 2027

Dalston’s Pineapple Soda multipack

Pack size: Multipack 4x330ml

Batch code: 037129

Best before: 4 August 2027

Dalston’s said the affected products can be returned to stores for a full refund, even if they no longer have a receipt. It added no other Dalston’s products or batch codes are affected.