Coca-Cola and Appletiser cans recalled in UK due to elevated chlorate levels
Coca-Cola and Appletiser cans recalled in UK due to elevated chlorate levels
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Removal follows batches being pulled from shelves across continental Europe. A “small number” of cans of Coca-Cola and Appletiser have been recalled in the UK after testing abroad revealed elevated levels of the chemical chlorate. The recall includes imported multipacks of 250ml Appletiser cans, which were sent only to UK supermarkets, and imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, which were sent to cafes and restaurants during a limited time period.
All affected cans have the production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can. Coca-Cola’s bottling partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, said the majority of Coca-Cola products, including standard cans, and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK, were not affected.
It added in a statement: “Following ongoing dialogue with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), we are recalling a small number of imported cans of 6 x 250ml Appletiser multipacks. “We are also removing a small amount of tall, imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero.
“Whilst independent analysis concluded that the likelihood of any associated risk of feeling temporarily unwell from consuming these products is very low, we encourage anyone with an affected can to please call our customer service team on 0800 227711 who will be able to help.
“No other Coca-Cola products are affected by the issue. The statement came after the company said batches of Appletiser, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero were pulled from shelves in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after testing revealed “elevated levels” of chlorate.
