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.

BRUSSELS — 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.

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Coca-Cola has initiated a recall of several soft drink products in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of chlorate were detected during routine checks at a production plant in Belgium.

While Chlorate, used in water disinfection to manage taste and odor is generally safe in minimal quantities, excessive exposure can harm kidney health and disrupt thyroid functions, particularly in ...

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belgium is recalling multiple products because of excessive levels of chlorate. Affected products have been in circulation since late November and concern brands ...

The affected products – reportedly including Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, and Minute Maid brands – contain a higher level of chlorate, which originates from chlorine disinfectants widely used ...

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has recalled some of its products in the Benelux region due to containing “higher levels” of the chemical chlorate. In a statement, a spokesperson for the group ...

For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page. The European bottling unit of soda giant Coca-Cola on Monday said it has ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other ...