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Tesco Quadruple Strength Squash Statement Overview:
- Who: Tesco has issued a statement defending its quadruple strength squash concentrate.
- Why: Parents have accused the drink of being so strong that it burns children, saying it is essentially radioactive.
- Where: The drink is sold in the United Kingdom.
Tesco has issued a statement defending its quadruple strength squash concentrate, responding to parents who have accused the drink of being so strong it burns children and is essentially radioactive.
The supermarket giant says in the statement that when diluted correctly, the quadruple strength squash is the same strength as all of its other squash products, Birmingham Live reports.
“If it is consumed undiluted or incorrectly diluted, it will be stronger. However there is nothing to suggest this could cause any harm. The dilution instructions are clearly visible on the label,” Tesco says.
Shoppers, however, have said that the new squash, which was created by Tesco to reduce plastic waste by increasing the number of servings available in a bottle, has irritated their children’s skin and permanently stained cups and glasses.
Customer Melissa Kent said her nephew “couldn’t drink the stuff as his mouth started tingling. It’s radioactive to say the least,” according to The Sun.
Mum Rachel McCafferty asked consumers online: “Has anyone else been burned by the Tesco quadruple strength squash?”
West Sussex grandmother Sheila Howell says Tesco advised her to seek medical attention after her 3-year-old grandson got undiluted squash on his arm and face.
“His skin went bright red and took over an hour to go down,” Howell said. “He was in some discomfort. It makes me wonder what happens to your insides when you drink this.”
Tesco Website Says ‘Extra Concentrated’ Beverages Should Be Diluted
Tesco has said it and its supplier are investigating her claims.
According to Tesco’s website, its Quadruple Strength Cherries & Berries Squash No Added Sugar 1.5L is “extra concentrated” and has to be diluted for taste.
“MORE CONCENTRATED = FEWER PLASTIC BOTTLES,” the site says. It adds that the drink is made from 40 percent fruit juice from concentrate and contains 50 servings with one tablespoon designed to be diluted in a 300ml glass of water.
It lists the first ingredients as water, apple juice from concentrate, cherry juice from concentrate, citric acid, strawberry juice from concentrate and raspberry juice from concentrate.
In a caution note, Tesco says: “Dilute with extra water for toddlers.”
In December, Tesco had to issue a product recall for a different kind of burn risk; the company recalled its “Naughty Elf” projector torch as the torch has the ability to overheat, posing a risk to consumers, the company said.
“We’ve been made aware that PMS International are recalling their Naughty Elf Projector Torch with Six Assorted Lenses Two-pack,” Tesco said in the recall. “This is due to a short circuit that may cause the torch to overheat when it’s used.”
The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall or for its “radioactive” squash, but Top Class Actions will follow the situations closely.
Have you tried Tesco’s squash concentrates? Tell us what you think of the flavor and strength in the comments section below!
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