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Tesco recalls 'foul smelling' blackcurrant and apple squash Tesco recalls 'foul smelling' blackcurrant and apple squash
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Tesco has recalled its blackcurrant and apple squash drink after consumers complained of a "foul smell" and of feeling ill.Tesco has recalled its blackcurrant and apple squash drink after consumers complained of a "foul smell" and of feeling ill.
The supermarket withdrew its own-brand "No Added Sugar Double Concentrate Apple and Blackcurrant" squash.The supermarket withdrew its own-brand "No Added Sugar Double Concentrate Apple and Blackcurrant" squash.
But angry customers have accused Tesco of keeping the recall "hidden" and not posting the recall on its website.But angry customers have accused Tesco of keeping the recall "hidden" and not posting the recall on its website.
The firm said it was investigating with the supplier and advised worried customers to return faulty bottles. The firm said a flavour additive had been accidentally added, which posed no safety risk but had a "strong odour".
Commenting on the parenting blog Playpennies, parents described the drink as smelling of "used toilet water", "sick" and "compost". Tesco said the additive, Dimethyl Disulphide, which had been added to the squash in error was a common ingredient in food products.
"It is an approved additive and poses no food safety risk. However, it does have a strong odour, similar to garlic which customers are likely to find unpleasant," a spokesperson said.
Commenting on the parenting blog Playpennies, parents had described the drink as smelling of "used toilet water", "sick" and "compost".
Mum Claire Davies wrote: "Had this the other day, the smell was horrendous but drank it anyway as I thought they just changed it.Mum Claire Davies wrote: "Had this the other day, the smell was horrendous but drank it anyway as I thought they just changed it.
"Since then both my daughter and partner have had bad bellies. A bit worried now as nobody knows what's wrong with them.""Since then both my daughter and partner have had bad bellies. A bit worried now as nobody knows what's wrong with them."
'Terrible response''Terrible response'
Another parent wrote that their son refused to drink the squash as it "tasted like sewer water".Another parent wrote that their son refused to drink the squash as it "tasted like sewer water".
"I tried it and it was awful. The bottle smelt like off milk too," they said."I tried it and it was awful. The bottle smelt like off milk too," they said.
One commenter said they were advised by a Tesco branch supervisor to pour the juice down the drain and seek medical advice if they felt unwell.One commenter said they were advised by a Tesco branch supervisor to pour the juice down the drain and seek medical advice if they felt unwell.
Others complained about what they felt was a "terrible response" from Tesco.Others complained about what they felt was a "terrible response" from Tesco.
The product is not currently listed on the supermarket's recall page of its website.The product is not currently listed on the supermarket's recall page of its website.
"They must know hundreds (possibly thousands) of children have been possibly affected yet they are doing their best to keep this quiet and hidden," wrote one poster, Gari189. "They must know hundreds (possibly thousands) of children have been possibly affected" wrote one poster, Gari189.
"Nothing on their product recall page (except a steam iron) and they are deleting comments about the recall from their Facebook page.""Nothing on their product recall page (except a steam iron) and they are deleting comments about the recall from their Facebook page."
Responding to complaints on Twitter, Tesco confirmed it had recalled the product. It is no longer available to buy on its online shop.Responding to complaints on Twitter, Tesco confirmed it had recalled the product. It is no longer available to buy on its online shop.
A Tesco spokesperson said, "We're investigating with the supplier complaints about Tesco No Added Sugar Double Concentrate Apple and Blackcurrant 750 millilitre and 1.5 litre. "We have withdrawn the product from sale. Only products bought since the New Year may be affected, they will have a best before date of October 2015," the spokesperson added.
"We have withdrawn the product from sale and any customers who are not satisfied with the product can return it to any store." "Any customers can return this product, open or unopened, to any Tesco store."