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.

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.

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 issues recall of drinks in Europe over safety concerns - Coca-Cola has urgently recalled cans of Coke, Sprite and Appletiser in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands

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,

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,