Scottish mineral water enthusiasts received an urgent safety notice this week as Waitrose recalled its Royal Deeside Mineral Water due to potential glass contamination, protecting customer health with swift action.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a comprehensive warning about specific 750ml water bottles - both still and sparkling varieties - which might contain dangerous glass fragments upon opening. Customers are strongly advised to immediately discontinue use of the affected products and return them to any Waitrose location for a complete refund.

Produced from pristine natural springs within Scotland's breathtaking Cairngorms national park, the Deeside water typically retails at approximately £1.60 per bottle. The recall impacts multiple batch codes with best-before dates in November and December 2027, specifically including NOV 2027 28, DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 02, DEC 2027 10, DEC 2027 11, and DEC 2027 16 for mineral water, and DEC 2027 01, DEC 2027 03, DEC 2027 12, DEC 2027 15, and DEC 2027 25 for sparkling varieties.

Waitrose has proactively apologized and committed to placing prominent notices in stores to alert consumers. The supermarket emphasizes customer safety as its primary concern during this precautionary recall.

Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Waitrose Customer Care directly at 0800 188 884, selecting option 4 for specific guidance about the water bottle recall.

While the exact number of potentially affected bottles remains undetermined, the FSA's clear message is unequivocal: do not consume these specific water products to prevent potential injury from unexpected glass fragments.