Dalston’s Pineapple Soda Recall: Check These Two Can Batches Before Opening

A packaging defect has prompted a recall of specific Dalston’s Pineapple Soda cans sold in England and Scotland. The Food Standards Agency alert says some cans may rupture unexpectedly, leaving sharp edges that could cause injury.

This is a packaging safety issue rather than a warning about the drink’s recipe or a confirmed contamination problem. The practical message is simple: check the batch information before opening any Dalston’s Pineapple Soda you have at home, and do not handle an affected can as though it were an ordinary soft drink.

Which Dalston’s Pineapple Soda is affected?

The recall covers two formats of Dalston’s Pineapple Soda:

330ml single cans with batch code 037130 and a best-before date of 04 August 2027.
Four-can multipacks of 330ml cans with batch code 037129 and a best-before date of 04 August 2027.

The best-before date is printed on the base of the can. The official customer notice states that no other Dalston’s products or batch codes are affected by this recall.

Why the cans should not be opened

The reported defect means that a can may break apart without warning. That can create sharp metal edges, so opening the can to inspect the drink, taste it or pour it into a glass is not a safe check. The same applies if you are unsure whether a can belongs to one of the affected batches: keep handling to a minimum while you confirm the code and date.

The long best-before date does not override the recall. A can marked 04 August 2027 is still affected when it also carries batch code 037130 or 037129. Recalls are based on the specific product and batch combination, not simply on whether the food or drink is past its date.

What to do if you have an affected can

Do not drink it and do not try to open it. Avoid testing the can by removing the ring-pull or checking its contents.
Handle it as little as possible. Keep the can away from unnecessary movement and avoid passing it from person to person.
Do not return it to the store. The Food Standards Agency’s instruction for this recall is to avoid returning the can because of the potential for unexpected rupture.
Dispose of it safely. The agency advises avoiding unnecessary handling and placing the product in an external waste bin. The customer notice gives the same disposal direction and explains that the product should not be consumed.
Request a refund from Dalston’s. Use the contact details in the official notice or the company’s recall page. The recall notice says a receipt is not required for the refund.

If a multipack contains more than one can, check each can’s information before moving it. The multipack batch code is 037129, while the single-can batch code is 037130. Do not assume that every Dalston’s drink is included: the notice is limited to these two batch codes and the stated best-before date.

What if the code does not match?

If your Dalston’s Pineapple Soda does not carry either affected batch code, the Food Standards Agency notice does not include it in this recall. Keep the packaging until you have checked the complete code and date rather than relying on the flavour name alone. If the information is unreadable or you cannot establish whether the can matches the notice, use the company’s official recall contact details before opening it.

It is also worth checking kitchen cupboards, picnic supplies and drinks stored for parties. Soft drinks are often bought in multipacks and left unopened for months, so a product can remain in a home long after the original store notice has disappeared. The affected best-before date means these cans may still be present in household stocks even though the recall was issued earlier.

The key takeaway

Check the base of every Dalston’s Pineapple Soda can you own. Batch 037130 on a 330ml single can, or batch 037129 on a four-can multipack, combined with a best-before date of 04 August 2027, means the product is recalled. Do not open or drink it, avoid unnecessary handling, dispose of it in an external waste bin and contact Dalston’s for a refund using the official recall information.

This is a targeted recall, so there is no basis in the notice for treating every Dalston’s product as affected. The safest approach is precise identification: match the flavour, format, batch code and date against the official Food Standards Agency information before deciding what to do.