Coca-Cola products sold in the UK are facing scrutiny due to potential contamination with chlorate, a chemical compound that can pose health risks. The company has already taken action in other European countries, recalling drinks with elevated chlorate levels.
Coca-Cola products sold in the UK are under investigation due to potential contamination with chlorate, a chemical compound that can pose health risks . The company has already initiated recalls of drinks in several European countries, including Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, following the discovery of higher-than-acceptable levels of chlorate in cans and glass bottles distributed since November of the previous year.
Five different product lines, spanning popular brands like Coca-Cola, Fanta, Minute Maid, Sprite, and Tropico, were shipped to the UK by the end of last year and subsequently sold to consumers.Chlorate is typically present in food products as a byproduct of chlorine disinfectants commonly used in water treatment and food processing. While authorities maintain that the risk to consumers is very low, exposure to high levels of chlorate can lead to health issues, particularly thyroid problems, which can be more severe in children and infants.A Coca-Cola spokesperson confirmed to the BBC that the company has alerted UK authorities about the matter and will continue to cooperate with them. They also stated that they have not received any consumer complaints in the UK regarding the affected products. Notably, while affected batches of Coca-Cola and Fuze Tea were delivered to France, the recall order does not currently apply to the French market.
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