Recall of various Toxic Waste Sour Slushy Freeze and Squeeze products due to elevated levels of glycerol
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2025.49 |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below. |
| Batch Code | All batch codes and all best before dates. |
| Country Of Origin: | United Kingdom |
Message:
As a precautionary measure, the products listed below are subject to recall as they contain high levels of glycerol. Recall notices will be displayed at point of sale.
| Product name | Pack size |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Nature Of Danger:
Glycerol (E 422) is an approved food additive in the European Union (EU). 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.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retailer customers.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.
