A small number of Coca-Cola, Sprite and Appletin cans in the United Kingdom have been recalled.
It occurs after high levels of chemical by-product of chlorine disinfectants have been found in certain drinks in tests abroad.
Applet batch, original taste of Coca-Cola, Zero Coca-Cola sugar, diet coke and zero sprite drawn from the shelves in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands After the tests, revealed “high levels” of chlorate, according to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
He declared that the reminder of the United Kingdom affects a “small” quantity of large and imported cans of coca-cola original taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, which were only sent to cafes and restaurants for a limited period.
It also includes a “small number” of canets imported from Appleiller 6×250 ml multipacks which were only sent to supermarkets in the United Kingdom.
All affected boxes have production codes of 328 GE at 338 GE, which can be found on the basis of the box.
Chlorate is a by-product of the rupture of chlorine-based disinfectants and chlorine chemicals, which are often used to sterilize water.
It can cause iodine deficiency in people and is regulated with maximum legal residue limits for a range of foods, including fresh products, according to Food Standards Scotland.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said: “The majority of Coca-Cola products, including standard cans, and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the United Kingdom are not affected.”
He added: “Although the independent analysis concluded that the probability of any associated risk of feeling temporarily badly when consuming these products is very low, for consumer insurance, we encourage anyone with affected power To call our customer service team on 0800 227711 who can help.
“No other Coca-Cola product is affected by the problem.”
He apologized because he admitted that “small number of our products did not comply with our high standards”. He also spoke at Food Standards Agency (FSA) on this subject.
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On Tuesday, the FSA said there was a “Distribution limited to the United Kingdom” Coca-Cola carbonated drinks containing higher levels of chlorate.
In 2015, the European Food Safety Authority found that chlorate levels in drinking water and foods were too high and could cause serious health effects, especially in infants and children.
These included an alteration of the functioning of the thyroid due to the absorption of inhibited iodine.