Full Breakdown
Waitrose Issues Recall of Deeside Mineral Water Due to Glass Contamination Risk
12/31/2025, 8:31:47 PM
Core Event: Recall Announcement
Waitrose has issued a recall for its No1 Royal Deeside Mineral Water and sparkling variety due to concerns that the bottled water may contain glass fragments. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) alerted consumers on December 31, 2025, advising that the presence of glass makes the product unsafe to drink and could potentially cause injury.
Details of the Recall
The affected products include 750ml bottles of both still and sparkling No1 Deeside Mineral Water. Customers are urged not to consume the water and to return any purchased bottles to their nearest Waitrose store for a full refund. The specific batch codes for the potentially contaminated still mineral water are NOV2027 28, DEC2027 01, DEC2027 02, DEC2027 10, DEC2027 11, and DEC2027 16. For the sparkling variety, the batch codes are DEC2027 01, DEC2027 03, DEC2027 12, DEC2027 15, and DEC2027 25.
Background & Context
The No1 Deeside Mineral Water is sourced from a spring near Balmoral Castle in Scotland’s Cairngorms national park and is priced at approximately £1.60 per bottle. This recall follows a series of product recalls by Waitrose, including a Santa-themed drinks bottle and a plant-based meat product earlier in December 2025, highlighting ongoing safety concerns within the supermarket's product lines.
Official Statements & Responses
Waitrose has expressed regret over the necessity of the recall and the inconvenience it may cause customers. The FSA reiterated the importance of returning the affected products and not consuming them. “If you have bought any of the above products do not drink it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund,” the FSA stated.
Criticism & Opposition
While no specific criticisms have been reported regarding this recall, the pattern of multiple recalls within a short timeframe may raise concerns among consumers about the overall quality control measures at Waitrose.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
As of the latest updates, neither Waitrose nor the FSA has provided an estimate of how many bottles may be affected by this contamination issue. This lack of information could leave consumers uncertain about the scale of the risk.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are recalling the above lines due to potential glass contamination,” — Food Standards Agency
- “If you have bought any of the above products do not drink it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.” — Food Standards Agency
- “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused,” — Waitrose spokesperson
This recall serves as a reminder for consumers to remain vigilant regarding product safety and to heed official warnings from food safety authorities.
