an apparatus for blowing and filling a plastic container from a preform and using liquid as the blowing medium . the apparatus includes a mold encloses a preform so as to leave access to the mouth of the preform protruding from the upper surface of the mold . an injection head is provided for injecting a liquid into the preform and a liquid collecting member is provided for collecting any residual liquid present between the injection head and the neck of the blown and liquid filled container before opening the mold and / or moving the injection head away from the mold .