Elevated Benzoic Acid In Strawberries And Cream Flavoured Drink From The United States Via Belgium

Recall Summary A strawberries and cream flavored drink imported from the United States through Belgium and distributed in Ireland is being recalled due to elevated levels of benzoic acid, a food preservative. The product contains higher amounts of this ingredient than permitted under food safety regulations. This is classified as a Class III recall, which indicates a potential health hazard.

Product
Elevated Benzoic acid in strawberries and cream flavoured drink from the United States via Belgium. Category: non-alcoholic beverages. Origin: United States
Reason
Elevated Benzoic acid in strawberries and cream flavoured drink from the United States via Belgium
Classification
Class III
Category
food recall
Country
European Union
Agency
RASFF
Recall date
2026-04-14
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
IE
Distribution
Ireland

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8a5e560b-7ffe-4e16-acb8-9e9f315b47c9