Health · Public Health & Disease · 14 hrs ago
AG Barr recalls Rubicon Yuzu and Pink Grapefruit cartons over sulphites
AG Barr is recalling four batches of Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit drink sold in 1-litre cartons.
The Scottish drinks maker says the cartons may contain sulphites not listed on the label.
Sulphites can pose a health risk to people with an allergy or sensitivity to them.
The affected batch codes are 6160, 6198, 6219 and 6257, with best-before dates from June to September 2027.
Anyone with an affected carton should not drink it and should return it to the shop where it was bought for a full refund.
AG Barr says no other Rubicon or AG Barr products are affected.
Shops selling the product are to display notices, and allergy support organisations are being contacted about the recall.
AG Barr is recalling specific 1-litre cartons of Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit because they may contain sulphites not declared on the label.
The undeclared sulphites could pose a health risk to people with an allergy or sensitivity to sulphites or sulphur dioxide.
Customers with affected cartons are advised not to drink them and to return them to the shop for a full refund.
The recall covers batch codes 6160, 6198, 6219 and 6257, with best-before dates from June to September 2027.
The Food Standards Agency said notices would be displayed in stores selling the product.
- Who
- AG Barr is recalling the cartons. The warning concerns people with an allergy or sensitivity to sulphites or sulphur dioxide.
- What
- Specific batches of Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit cartons are being recalled because they may contain undeclared sulphites.
- When
- The recall was reported on 4 November 2026.
- Where
- The product was sold in retail stores. The articles identify AG Barr as based in Cumbernauld.
- Why
- Sulphites may be present but are not declared on the label, creating a possible health risk for people with sensitivities.
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AG Barr’s recall was reported by the three outlets, with customers advised not to drink affected cartons.
The Food Standards Agency said AG Barr had been advised to contact allergy support organisations and that notices would be displayed in stores selling the product.
- Product
- Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit, 1-litre cartons
- Batch 6160
- Best before June 2027
- Batch 6198
- Best before July 2027
- Batch 6219
- Best before August 2027
- Batch 6257
- Best before September 2027
- Customer action
- Do not drink affected cartons; return them to the shop for a full refund.
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AG Barr is initiating a precautionary recall of specific batches of Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Still 1L (Tetra Carton) due to the potential presence of undeclared sulphites, making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or sensitivity to sulphur dioxide or sulphites.
In a notice issued to customers, AG Barr apologised for the inconvenience and said the recall was being carried out as a precautionary measure to protect consumer safety.
Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.