The impact of the recall is likely limited, as only few products are affected, says one analyst. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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 giant soda maker Coca-Cola on Monday said it has ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other beverages after checks identified high levels of chlorate. The recall concerns cans and glass bottles distributed in Belgium,
Global beverage company Coca-Cola has issued a recall of several products in certain European countries after detecting elevated levels of chlorate.
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 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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Due to the growing anxiety over chlorate contamination, Coca-Cola has recalled its beverages in multiple countries. The authorities also warned of the health risks of the beverage for the children.
Cola's international bottling and distribution operation’s Belgium branch, the products affected by Chlorate include Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico and Minute Maid brands.
One day after it recalled some of its soft drinks in Europe, Coca-Cola recalled some products sold in the UK saying they may also contain elevated levels of chlorate