'Unsafe to drink' warning issued as Waitrose urgently recalls bottled water that could contain shards of glass
The supermarket said the products may pose a risk of injury if consumed and urged customers not to drink them.
By BARNEY CALMAN, HEAD OF HEALTH
Published: 08:00 GMT, 31 December 2025 | Updated: 11:15 GMT, 31 December 2025
Waitrose has recalled batches of its premium No.1 Deeside still and sparkling mineral waters amid concerns the bottles could contain fragments of glass.
The supermarket said the products may pose a risk of injury if consumed and urged customers not to drink them.
The recall affects 750ml bottles of Waitrose No.1 Deeside Mineral Water with best-before dates in November and December 2027, and Waitrose No.1 Deeside Sparkling Water with best-before dates in December 2027.
Affected batch codes for the still water include NOV 2027 28, DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 02, DEC 2027 10, DEC 2027 11 and DEC 2027 16.
For the sparkling water, the affected batch codes are DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 03, DEC 2027 12, DEC 2027 15 and DEC 2027 25.
In a notice issued by the Food Standards Agency, Waitrose warned that the products 'may contain glass which may cause injury and makes them unsafe to drink'. More to follow.
Point-of-sale notices are being displayed in stores to alert customers to the recall. Shoppers who have bought the affected bottles are advised to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.
A Waitrose spokesperson said: '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.'
Waitrose has recalled batches of its premium No.1 Deeside still and sparkling mineral waters amid concerns the bottles could contain fragments of glass
The supermarket said the products may pose a risk of injury if consumed and urged customers not to drink them
Customers can also contact Waitrose Customer Care on 0800 188 884 (option 4) for further information.
The Food Standards Agency said recalls are issued when a product should not be sold because it may pose a risk to consumers, and urged anyone with the affected bottles at home not to consume them.
In recent weeks, UK consumers have seen a string of product safety alerts across both food and non-food items.
Earlier in December, Tesco recalled aubergine katsu bao buns after the product was found to contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to people with dairy allergies, and similar allergen-related recalls affected other festive foods such as mince pies.
Beyond food, safety notices have also targeted children's toys over choking hazards and other household products due to safety concerns, underscoring a broader focus on consumer protection as the year draws to a close.