Coca-Cola has recalled drinks across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate. The firm said the recall was focused on Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It added that just five product lines had been shipped to Britain and had already been sold.

The Food Standards Agency in the UK has launched an investigation while Coca-Cola suggested its independent experts had concluded the risk was "very low".

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 products are under investigation in the UK after a recall in several European countries due to concerns about chemicals. The Food Standards Agency has confirmed it is investigating if

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,

Chlorate, a by-product of chlorine used to disinfect water, can cause thyroid problems or kidney failure and may be fatal at exceptionally high levels.

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,