Fizzy drink cans recalled over risk they may 'rupture unexpectedly'

A high-end fizzy drink sold in Waitrose and Asda is being recalled after fears its cans could explosively break apart, leaving sharp edges that may cause injury. Dalston Soda Company on Friday recalled some cans and four-can multipacks of its Pineapple Soda, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced. “There is a risk that the cans may unexpectedly break apart and leave sharp edges which may cause injury,” the FSA said. The company blamed a “packaging defect” for the fault. Consumers who have bought the affected cans have been told not to drink them and to throw them away. “To safely dispose of the product: handle the cans as little as possible, place them carefully, upright, in a sealed bag and dispose of them with your household waste,” a notice from the company said. The brand urged customers not to return the cans to shops, and said anyone who bought the affected products could get a full refund by contacting the company, even without a receipt. The recall applies to cans with a best before date of 4 August 2027. Single cans carry batch code 037130; multipacks have batch code 037129. The company stressed that no other Dalston’s products are affected. The soda brand was created by chefs in the since-closed Passing Clouds nightclub in Dalston, east London. It is stocked in several supermarkets, certain pub chains and some London attractions. This is not the first time carbonated drinks have posed an explosion risk. In 2023, Jeremy Clarkson recalled some batches of his Hawkstone cider bottles, warning there was a “slim chance” they may erupt after reports of glass bottles suddenly exploding. In 2024, craft ale company Brew York also recalled cans of its Juice Forsyth IPA over concerns they could explode and injure people.