Schweppes are recalling their Schweppes Lemon Lime & Bitters as it contains a Quinine contamination.
Consumers who have a quinine sensitivity should not consume this product and may have a reaction if the product is consumed.
PRA number: 2014/14183 Date published: 27th June 2014
Product description
300ml x 4 glass bottles and 1.25L PET (plastic) bottles
Identifying features
• 300ml – Best Before 25 Mar 15 and 26 Mar 15
• 1.25L – Best Before 23 Oct 14
What are the defects?
Quinine contamination, therefore quinine is not declared on the label. Quinine is an ingredient used in tonic water.
What are the hazards?
Consumers who have a quinine sensitivity should not consume this product and may have a reaction if the product is consumed.
Where the product was sold
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Queensland
Traders who sold this product
Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA and many other smaller retailers including take-away stores, liquor stores and service stations.
Supplier
Schweppes Australia P/L
What should consumers do?
Consumers who have a quinine sensitivity should not consume this product and may have a reaction if the product is consumed. The products can be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information contact Schweppes Australia P/L on ph:1800 244 054.
Other regulator reference numbers
FSANZ2014/40
