Coca-Cola has recalled a ‘considerable quantity’ of Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other drinks due to safety concerns. Excessive levels of the chemical chlorate were found in several of the soft drink giant’s brands due for sale in the UK,

The Food Standards Agency has launched an investigation into whether any Coca-Cola products containing high levels of chlorate are on the UK market.It comes after the Coke manufacturer recalled drinks in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after testing revealed “elevated levels” of the chemical.The company’s bottling partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, said it had received “no consumer complaints or concerns in Great Britain”.Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals, which are frequently used to sterilise water.It can cause iodine deficiency in people and is regulated with legal maximum residue limits for a range of foods, including fresh produce, according to Food Standards Scotland.Anne Gravett of the FSA said on Monday evening: “The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is investigating if any Coca-Cola products containing ‘higher levels’ of a chemical called chlorate are on the UK market.“If we identify any unsafe food, we’ll take action to ensure it is removed and alert consumers.”In a statement, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said: “The recall is focused on Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, where the majority of affected products have been withdrawn from sale.“Routine testing identified that certain products contained elevated levels of chlorate.“Independent expert analysis concluded that the likelihood of any associated risk of feeling temporarily unwell from consuming these products is very low.“This has affected a very small number of imported cans of Appletiser, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero with production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can.“We have flagged this issue to the food safety authorities in Great Britain and we remain in communication with them.“We have had no consumer complaints or concerns in Great Britain.”In 2015, the European Food Safety Authority found that levels of chlorate in drinking water and foods were too high and could result in serious health effects, especially among infants and children.These included impaired functioning of the thyroid due to inhibition of iodine uptake.To receive the best stories in your inbox every day, click here to register for one or more newsletters from The Standard.

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Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate.

Coca-Cola has issued a recall for several canned and bottled drinks due to elevated levels of chlorate. The recall affects certain packages of Coca-Cola, as well as beverages under The Coca-Cola Company’s other brands,

Coca-Cola products have been recalled in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands due to high levels of chlorate and an investigation is underway in the UK by the Food Standards Agency

Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta and other soft drinks are being recalled across Europe because of safety fears, after the discovery of high levels of a chemical by-product from chlorine disinfectants.

Chlorate can be found in foods as it derives from chlorine disinfectants widely used in water treatment and food processing.

Coca-Cola has issued a major recall of its drinks in countries across Europe due to the presence of chlorate in its products. According to the Belgium branch of Coca-Cola's international bottling and distribution operation,