Date notified to MPI: 16.02.2013
Food Product: Non-Alcoholic Beverage – Soft Drinks
Name of Product and Identification:
Schweppes Lemonade, Schweppes Tonic Water,
Schweppes Soda, Schweppes Dry Ginger Ale,
Schweppes Soda Lemon Twist.
330ml Clear Glass Bottles
Package Description & Size:
Affected products are sold as a 4-pack or sold individually in 330ml bottles with a Best Before Date between 10 January 2014 to 30 January 2014.
NZ Distribution:
The product is sold in supermarkets, cafés, licensed premises and other retail outlets throughout New Zealand.
Overseas Distribution: No
Reason for Recall:
Coca-Cola Amatil is initiating a recall of the above range of 330ml Glass Bottles due to risk of glass fragments in bottles.
Problem: The recall of these products is due to a fault in a small number of glass bottles within these batches which may have chipped finishes and glass fragments.
Comments:
Consumers should not drink this product.
Consumers who bought these products are asked to check the ‘best before” dates which are located on the neck of the bottle. If the dates are between 10 Jan 2014 to 30 Jan 2014 these products should not be consumed. Instead, consumers should contact Coca-Cola Amatil customer services on 0800 505 123 for further instructions. Coca-Cola Amatil will provide a replacement voucher and may make arrangements for collection.
This recall does not affect any other Schweppes or Coca-Cola products.
