{"id":101721,"date":"2025-02-25T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T02:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/?p=101721"},"modified":"2025-02-25T13:25:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T02:25:04","slug":"popular-aussie-drink-recalled-nationwide-over-explosion-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/popular-aussie-drink-recalled-nationwide-over-explosion-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Aussie Drink Recalled Nationwide over Explosion Risk\u2014Consumers Warned to Act Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A popular <strong>non-alcoholic<\/strong> grapefruit mixer sold nationwide has been urgently <strong>recalled<\/strong> due to a risk of <strong>bottle explosions<\/strong> caused by <strong>unintended fermentation<\/strong> inside the packaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall affects <strong>Salted Grapefruit by StrangeLove<\/strong>, which was sold in major supermarkets and liquor stores, including <strong>Coles, Woolworths, Dan Murphy\u2019s, BWS, First Choice, Liquorland, <\/strong>and <strong>Vintage Cellars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottles Could Explode Under Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fermentation issue inside the affected bottles has led to an excess buildup of carbonation, which can create high pressure inside the glass containers. This increases the risk of <strong>bottles bursting<\/strong> or caps forcefully<strong> popping off<\/strong>, potentially causing serious injuries to consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall statement warns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFood products containing excess carbonation may result in bottle breakage or popping caps.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcohol Formation Poses Additional Risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the explosion hazard, the fermentation process has also converted sugars into alcohol, which could pose a <strong>health risk<\/strong> to consumers expecting a <strong>non-alcoholic<\/strong> beverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who consume the affected products may <strong>unknowingly ingest alcohol<\/strong>, which could be problematic for individuals avoiding alcohol for health, religious, or personal reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affected Batches and Disposal Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall applies to <strong>180ml and 540ml bottles<\/strong> of Salted Grapefruit with the following <strong>best before<\/strong> dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>180ml bottles:<\/strong> 23\/05\/2026, 31\/07\/2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>540ml bottles:<\/strong> 05\/01\/2026, 09\/02\/2026, 19\/03\/2026, 04\/05\/2026, 29\/05\/2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers who own any of these bottles are urged<strong> NOT to open or drink them<\/strong> and should dispose of them safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>StrangeLove Beverages has advised customers to <strong>contact the company<\/strong> for safe disposal instructions and reimbursement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concerned consumers can reach the company via phone at <strong>1300 712 081<\/strong> or email at<strong> <a href=\"enquiries@strangelove.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enquiries@strangelove.com.au<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Salted-Grapefruit-by-Strangelove-in-540ml-and-180ml-bottles-has-been-recalled-over-unintended-fermentation.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Salted-Grapefruit-by-Strangelove-in-540ml-and-180ml-bottles-has-been-recalled-over-unintended-fermentation.jpeg 828w, https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Salted-Grapefruit-by-Strangelove-in-540ml-and-180ml-bottles-has-been-recalled-over-unintended-fermentation-380x214.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/02\/Salted-Grapefruit-by-Strangelove-in-540ml-and-180ml-bottles-has-been-recalled-over-unintended-fermentation-520x293.jpeg 520w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Salted Grapefruit by Strangelove, in 540ml and 180ml bottles, has been recalled over unintended fermentation.\u00a0Credit:\u00a0Food Standards Australia<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should Consumers Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have purchased <strong>Salted Grapefruit by StrangeLove<\/strong>, check the <strong>best before<\/strong> date immediately. If your bottle matches one of the affected batches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do NOT open it<\/strong> \u2013 the pressure inside could cause an explosion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispose of it safely<\/strong> \u2013 follow the company\u2019s guidance on handling the product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Request reimbursement<\/strong> \u2013 contact StrangeLove Beverages for compensation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seek medical advice if needed<\/strong> \u2013 anyone experiencing health concerns after consuming the product should consult a doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This recall highlights the <strong>hidden dangers of unintended fermentation<\/strong>, a rare but serious issue in carbonated beverages. Customers are advised to act quickly to ensure their <strong>safety<\/strong> and avoid potential harm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A popular non-alcoholic drink has been urgently recalled from major supermarkets and liquor stores. An unexpected issue inside the bottles could pose a serious risk to consumers. Authorities are warning people to check their fridges before it&#8217;s too late.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":101731,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101721","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101721"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101729,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101721\/revisions\/101729"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/101731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=101721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=101721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}