Parents across Ireland are being warned not to give their children certain drinks after a nationwide recall was issued due to elevated levels of a food additive that could cause side effects.
The drinks were widely available in stores across Ireland (file photo)
Parents across Ireland have been issued a warning following a major recall of a range of popular children’s drinks.
The precautionary recall affects several slushy drinks, with all batches now being pulled from sale amid concerns they could cause worrying side effects.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the alert yesterday for various Toxic Waste Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze products due to elevated levels of glycerol.
Glycerol is an approved food additive commonly used in slushy drinks. While generally considered safe, experts have warned that young children consuming large amounts in a short period could experience side effects, including headaches, nausea and vomiting.
The FSAI explained: “As a precautionary measure, the products listed are subject to recall as they contain high levels of glycerol. Glycerol (E 422) is an approved food additive in the European Union. It is used in slush ice drinks as a substitute or partial substitute for sugar and helps maintain the slushy texture by preventing the liquid from freezing solid.
“There is no maximum level set for its use in flavoured drinks, however, according to legislation, it must be used in foods at a level not higher than is necessary, to achieve its intended purpose. Because young children have a lower body weight, if they consume large quantities of glycerol in a short period of time, it is possible that some young children may experience side effects, such as headaches, nausea and/or vomiting.”
The recall affects all batch codes and best before dates of the following products:
Toxic Waste Blue Raspberry Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze (250ml)Toxic Waste Lemon and Lime Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze (250ml)Toxic Waste Apple Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze (250ml)
Retailers, distributors, and caterers have been asked to remove all affected products from sale and display recall notices at points of sale. Shoppers are being urged not to consume the implicated drinks.
The products originate from the United Kingdom and were widely available in stores across Ireland.
Recall of various Toxic Waste Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze products due to elevated levels of glycerol(Image: FSAI)
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