Ben King and Faarea Masud
BBC Business reporters
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 Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It added just five product lines had been shipped to Britain, and they had already been sold.
Affected products include the Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico and Minute Maid brands, according to the Belgium branch of Coca-Cola’s international bottling and distribution operation.
Chlorate can be produced when chlorine-based disinfectants are used in water treatment and food processing.
“Independent expert analysis concludes that any associated risk for consumers is very low,” a spokesperson told the BBC.
Coca-Cola said it had not received any consumer complaints
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