There have been no reported ill effects from consumption of Bonsoy soya drink in the UK. However, people who drink a lot of this product, including toddlers fed soya drinks as an alternative to milk, could be at risk.
The distributors have confirmed that all existing stocks of Bonsoy soya drink have been quarantined and recalled from customers. Tests carried out on various batches of the product have shown high levels of iodine and therefore it is assumed that all batches of Bonsoy have high levels of iodine.
According to FSA, nine adults and a child in New South Wales, Australia, have been diagnosed with thyroid problems and also reported drinking Bonsoy. This soya drink contains a seaweed product that naturally contains iodine.
The Bonsoy packs affected by this problem have best before dates up to and including November 3, 2011 and are distributed in 1ltr Tetra Pack containers.
