Robinsons Fruit Shoots recall over cap safety

A safety scare over packaging has triggered the recall of all bottles of popular children’s drink, Robinsons Fruit Shoot.Makers Britvic said the move was a “precautionary measure”.

A safety scare over packaging has triggered the recall of all bottles of popular children’s drink, Robinsons Fruit Shoot.

Makers Britvic said the move was a “precautionary measure”.

All bottles of the drink and spin-off Fruit Shoot Hydro, a flavoured mineral water aimed at children aged seven to 11, featuring a new lid design are being recalled.

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Britvic said people should return bottles to where they bought them for a refund.

In a product recall notice, the company said: “Britvic Soft Drinks is recalling all Robinsons Fruit Shoot and Fruit Shoot Hydro packs, featuring the new design cap, due to a packaging safety issue.

“Consumers with any affected product should return it to the retailer for a refund.

“This is a precautionary measure.

“Fruit Shoot My-5 is not being recalled. No other Robinsons products are affected.

“Britvic Soft Drinks apologises for any inconvenience caused.”

According to the Britvic website, Robinsons Fruit Shoot “is the number one selling children’s FMCG [fast-moving consumer goods] brand, worth £96 million”.

On its promotional website, www.fruitshoot.com, Britvic said it had introduced a new Fruit Shoot featuring a “spill proof Magicap” which is an “easy to open sports cap”.

The Fruit Shoot Hydro was launched last year with a £2.5m marketing campaign. Britvic’s website said it was “made from spring water, with a hint of natural fruit flavour, providing children with a tasty and refreshing drink free from sugar and artificial colours and flavourings”.