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 Belgian production plant.

May 23, 2017 · Chlorate is no longer approved as a pesticide in the EU and so, according to the EU legislation on MRLs (Regulation (EC) 396/2005), the default maximum residue level (MRL) of 0.01 mg/kg was applicable for all food products.

Jan 27, 2025 · Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate. The firm said in a statement that the recall was focused on...

Jan 28, 2025 · The company said the recalled drinks had a higher level of the chemical chlorate, but the risk to consumers is low. Coca-Cola’s European bottling unit has ordered a major recall in three...

Jan 29, 2025 · Coca-Cola has issued a recall of several products in three countries in Europe – Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands after routine testing detected higher-than-allowed levels of chlorate, a chemical that forms during water or food processing and can be harmful in elevated amounts.

Jan 28, 2025 · Coca-Cola is recalling multiple beverages in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands after discovering high levels of chlorate, a chemical linked to serious health risks.

In March 2025, Coca Cola recalled soft drinks in Europe over elevated chlorate levels, a health concern linked to thyroid issues, particularly for children. The US remained unaffected due to separate production protocols.

Jan 28, 2025 · Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belux has initiated a voluntary recall of several beverages across Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands due to elevated levels of chlorate detected in certain batches.

Feb 7, 2025 · Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announced a major recall of several beverage products sold across Belgium, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France due to the detection of elevated levels of chlorate. The affected products bear production codes ranging from 328 GE to 338 GE.

Jan 27, 2025 · Brussels: 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...