Tesco has issued a statement after parents say its new quadruple-strength squash is 'radioactive' and has been 'burning' kids' mouths.
The new cordial hit the supermarket shelves last month in 12 different flavours, replacing the previous double-strength squash.
It was sold by Tesco as a stronger drink in a smaller bottle with the aim of cutting plastic, just needed to be more diluted, reports The Mirror.
The new super-strength squash is also better for the savvy shopper, which each serving costing just 1.8p, down from 2p a serving for double-strength juice.
But many families have been left unhappy with the new squash option and claimed that its quadruple-strength is causing skin irritations.
“My nephew couldn’t drink the stuff as his mouth started tingling. It’s radioactive to say the least,” wrote Melissa Kent.
There were other similar comments with one mum saying: “Has anyone else been burned by the Tesco quadruple strength squash?”
And Sheila Howell says she was told to seek medical help after her three-year-old grandson got undiluted cordial on his skin.
She claimed: “His skin went bright red and took over an hour to go down. He was in some discomfort. It makes me wonder what happens to your insides when you drink this.”
But Tesco have said that have said there is nothing unusually strong about the new cordial and that there is "nothing to suggest" the new stronger variety could cause any harm.
Tesco, reported The Sun, said: “When diluted correctly, our quadruple strength squash is the same strength as our other squash products.
“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.”
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