The FSAI has recalled numerous branded bottled waters due to elevated levels of arsenic.
Arsenic was detected above the legal limit in several branded still and sparkling bottled waters. The implicated batches are being recalled from consumers. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.
Arsenic, a heavy metal, was detected at levels above the prescribed legal limit.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display a point of sale recall notice in stores.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to drink the implicated batches of water. If you have consumed any of the affected batches and feel unwell, please contact your GP.
Full list of affected products is available here.
- Aldi / Comeragh – Still Water
- Aldi / Comeragh – Sparkling Water
- Aldi Comeragh Sport – Still Water
- Applegreen – Still Water
- Broderick – Still Water
- Dunnes Stores Strawberry Flavour – Still Water
- Dunnes Stores Apple & Elderflower Flavoured Sparkling Irish Spring Water – Sparkling Water
- Dunnes Stores Citrus Medley Flavoured Water – Sparkling and Still Water
- Dunnes Stores Lemon & Ginger Flavoured Sparkling Irish Spring Water – Sparkling Water
- Dunnes Stores Lemon & Lime Flavoured Water – Sparkling and Still Water
- Dunnes STores Strawberry Flavoured Water – Sparkling and Still Water
- Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Irish Spring Water – Sparkling Water
- Dunnes Stores Blood Orange & Strawberry Flavoured Still Irish Spring Water – Still Water
- Dunnes Stores My Family Favourites Irish Spring Water – Still Water
- Dunnes STores Raspberry & Pomegranate Flavoured Still Irish Spring Water – Still Water
- Itica – Still Water
- Lidl – Still Water
- Lidl Sports – Still Water
- Londis – Still Water
- Macari – Still Water
- Mace – Still Water
- Plane – Still Water
- San Marino – Still Water
- Spar – Still Water
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