Exposure to chlorate, a byproduct of using chlorine dioxide ... countries prompted reviews of Coca-Cola goods elsewhere in Europe. Anne Gravett, an official at Britain’s Food Standards Agency ...
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.
Chlorate, a byproduct of chlorine disinfectants used in water treatment, can potentially disrupt thyroid function, especially in children. The European Union's rapid alert system notified health ...
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.