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United Soft Drinks Recalls Three ThirsTea Iced Teas Sold at Rewe and Penny Over Plastic Fragments

Consumers should avoid the listed Tetrapaks, with refunds available without receipts.

Overview

  • The precautionary recall covers ThirsTea Mango, Coco Blueberry, and Melon in 0.75‑liter Tetrapaks with best‑before dates 31.08.2026 or 31.10.2026.
  • Small, soft, whitish plastic pieces were found in some packages, and the manufacturer says a health risk cannot be ruled out.
  • Rewe and Penny have removed the affected products from sale and are informing customers about return options.
  • Medical sources cited in reports note that swallowed foreign bodies can cause gastrointestinal obstruction, ulceration, perforation, and internal bleeding.
  • The company has not disclosed the source of the contamination or confirmed whether sales were nationwide, and customer inquiries can be directed to info@usd.nl.