Coca-Cola recall in Europe: Soft drink withdrawal due to chlorate risks
Three northern European countries announced the recall of many of their leading products, including the iconic Coca-Cola mainly due to alarming levels of a chemical by-product of water disinfection operations using chlorine dioxide. Amongst other beverages were Sprite, Fanta as well as Minute Maid. The tainted products were primarily produced at its bottling operation in Ghent, Belgium.
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As per the New York Times, This alarming development brought health concerns, specifically for children since chlorate exposure brings risks like damage to kidney and thyroid dysfunction. Regulatory authorities concerned in the affected regions were quick to action, warning the consumers and appealing to them not to use these affected products.
Affected Regions and Products
The recall currently applies only to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. In their retraction statement, the company claimed that a limited quantity of stock was shipped to select European markets, including France, Germany, and Great Britain, where we are in contact with authorities. In such nations, there is yet to be a produce recall. However, as a precautionary measure, the British Food Standards Agency is reviewing Coca-Cola products in its market.
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