The European Coca-Cola bottling in Belgium announced, on Monday, the large-scale collection of product in Europe due to the excessive chlorate content. In addition to Belgium, affected countries are Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Luxembourg
The collection concerns the cans and glass bottles of Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Fuze Tea, Minute Maid, Nalu, Royal Bliss E Tropico.
Affected countries are Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, France and Luxembourg.
These products are in circulation Since the end of November.
“We do not have an exact number, but it is evident that We are talking about a considerable amount”Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belgium told AFP.
The problem was identified in routine control in its production unit in the Belgian city of Gent.
“Most products not sold has already been removed from the shelves from stores and we continue to take steps to remove all other products from the market,” the company said.
The bottling, which has made its excuses, asks that the products in question are not consumed and added that they can be returned to the point of sale for refund.
“In our Gand Production Unit, we are taking tests under our control and regulatory conformity procedures and these tests identified high chlorate levels,” the company explained.
In a scientific opinion of 2015, the European Authority for Food Safety considered that long -term exposure to chlorate in food could be a potential health problem for childrenespecially those who suffer from Light to moderate iodine deficiency.
The contacted the Coca-Cola unit in Portugalwhich ensured that the situation does not affect drinks in the national territory.
“We are aware of the occurrence that has affected some European countries. This was an identified and isolated situation, and as mentioned only affects the mentioned countries. Products for consumption in Portugal are produced in our factory in Azeitão, according to regular safety and quality standards, ”the company told Business.
