Coverage dated January 27, 2025

Coca-Cola issues safety recall of soft drinks in Europe over chemical chlorate concerns

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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. Batches of Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid and Fuze Tea were among the products recalled in Belgium, Luxembour…

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  1. KOB 4

    Coca-Cola issues safety recall of soft drinks in Europe over chemical chlorate concerns (opens KOB 4)

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    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. Batches of Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid and Fuze Tea were among the products recalled in Belgium, Luxembour…

  2. The Guardian

    Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe over ‘higher levels’ of chemical chlorate (opens The Guardian)

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    Cans and bottles containing the chemical, which can cause health issues, were distributed in Britain at the end of last year

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Coca-Cola recall due to 'excessively high chlorate content' – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The recall affects cans and glass bottles in the Benelux countries, Britain, Germany and France. Here's how chlorate occurs in food and drinks, and its health risks, explained.

  4. FOX 5 New York

    Coca-Cola issues safety recall: What to know (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Coca-Cola has recalled some of its soft drinks after higher-than-normal levels of a chemical called chlorate were detected in bottles and cans at a production plant in Belgium.

  5. Green Field Reporter

    Coca-Cola issues safety recall of soft drinks in Europe over chemical chlorate concerns - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    BRUSSELS (AP) — 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.

  6. Newsweek

    Coca-Cola recalls drinks over chlorate contamination fears (opens Newsweek)

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    Coca-Cola has started a recall of several soft drink products in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of chlorate were detected.

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