Elevated amounts of the chemical were found in some soft drinks sold in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Coca-Cola has recalled some of its soft drinks in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of a chemical called chlorate were detected in bottles and cans at a production plant in Belgium.Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals,
Coca-Cola products in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have been recalled after being discovered to have "high chlorate content," the company said.
Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe due to high levels of chlorate, a chemical that can be harmful in elevated amounts.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belgium has recalled certain batches of Coke, Sprite, and other beverages due to high chlorate levels found at a Ghent production site. The recall covers products distributed in six European countries since November.
Coca-Cola has started a recall of several soft drink products in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of chlorate were detected.
Coca-Cola has issued an urgent recall for a variety of flavors offered across several countries due to a "serious" contamination risk.
Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate. The firm said in a statement that the recall was focused on Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It added just five product lines had been shipped to Britain, and they had already been sold.
Meanwhile, in the UK, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, and Sprite Zero, specifically distributed to cafes and restaurants, have been pulled from circulation.
A "small number" of Coca-Cola and Appletiser have been recalled in the UK because the products may contain high levels of a chemical called chlorate. The recall affects 330 ml cans of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke,
Coca-Cola said it had not received any consumer complaints in Great Britain, and it had “alerted the authorities on this matter and will continue to collaborate with them”. Ho
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed there had been limited distribution of the affected products to the UK..