Elevated amounts of the chemical were found in some soft drinks sold in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

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 is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals,

Coca-Cola products in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have been recalled after being discovered to have "high chlorate content," the company said.

Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe due to high levels of chlorate, a chemical that can be harmful in elevated amounts.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belgium has recalled certain batches of Coke, Sprite, and other beverages due to high chlorate levels found at a Ghent production site. The recall covers products distributed in six European countries since November.

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

Coca-Cola has issued an urgent recall for a variety of flavors offered across several countries due to a "serious" contamination risk.

Meanwhile, in the UK, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, and Sprite Zero, specifically distributed to cafes and restaurants, have been pulled from circulation.

Coca-Cola's bottling partner wrote it was recalling select drinks in the UK over a risk of potentially high levels of chlorate. The company also announced similar recalls earlier this week in some European countries.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) confirmed there had been limited distribution of the affected products to the UK..

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Coca-Cola has just pulled some of its soft drinks from European shelves after tests at a Belgian factory revealed chlorate levels that exceeded acceptable