The European bottling unit of Coca-Cola said Monday that it had ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite and other beverages after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks.
The European bottling unit of Coca-Cola said Monday that it had ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite and other beverages after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks.
The impact of the recall is likely limited, as only few products are affected, says one analyst. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Coca-Cola products in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have been recalled after being discovered to have "high chlorate content," the company said.
Cola's international bottling and distribution operation’s Belgium branch, the products affected by Chlorate include Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico and Minute Maid brands.
Coca-Cola has not disclosed the precise levels of chlorate detected in the affected batches of its products. However, according to the EFSA’s guidelines, consuming up to 36 micrograms of chlorate per kilogram of body weight daily is considered safe.
Bottles of Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other beverages distributed in Europe have been recalled after checks found high levels of chlorate, a derivation of chlorine, in the product.
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Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe due to high levels of chlorate, a chemical that can be harmful in elevated amounts.
Coca-Cola is recalling multiple beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands after discovering high levels of chlorate, a chemical linked to serious health risks.
A number of Coca-Cola products have been removed from supermarket shelves over concerns of high-levels of the chemicals