Coca -Cola recalled European drinks
Coca -Cola recalls drinks in certain European countries because they contain a “higher level” called a chemical called chlorine.
The company said in a statement that recalled in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. It only adds five product lines to Britain and has been sold.
According to the Belgian branch of Coca -Cola International Bottle and distribution business, the affected products include Coca -Cola, Fantasy, Sprite, Tripko, and the minute maid brand.
When the chlorine disinfectant is used for water treatment and food processing, chlorine can be produced.
A spokesman told the Broadcasting Corporation: “The conclusion that independent experts analyze are that any related consumer risk is very low.”
Coca -Cola said it did not receive any consumer complaints in the UK, and “remind the authorities to the authorities and will continue to cooperate with them.”
The company added that the problem affected Appletiser, the original flavor of Coca -Cola, Coca -Cola Zero, Diet Coke and Diet Coke and Sprite Zero's “very small import can”, its production code from 328 GE to 338 GE “can be at the bottom of the jar. turn up.
Anne Gravett of the Food Standard Agency said it is being investigated.
She added: “If we determine any unsafe food, we will take action to ensure that it is removed and reminded consumers.”
Exposed to high -level chlorine can cause health problems, including thyroid problems, especially among children and babies.
NHS and private nutritionist Caron Grazette told Broadcasting Corporation: “We need to question whether we want to digest chemicals in soft beverages we use in the production of fireworks and disinfectants, but the number is small.”
Ms. Grazette added that the impact of chlorine on humans includes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and restricting blood absorption of oxygen.
According to Agence France -Presse News Agency, higher chloroate was found in the routine test of the company's production facilities in Belgium.
According to Agence France -Presse, most unsold products have been withdrawn from the shelves, and the company is withdrawing the remaining products.
The Coca -Cola spokesman said, “The quality and safety of its products are regarded as the top priority.”