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Coca-Cola safety recall: The other drinks being taken off the shelves

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🗞️ Driving the news: Coca-Cola has recalled several soft drink batches in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands due to higher-than-normal levels of chlorate, a chemical by-product of chlorine-based sanitizers
The affected brands include Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid, and Fuze Tea with production codes 328 GE to 338 GE
The recall follows routine safety checks at a production plant in Ghent, Belgium

🔭 The context: Chlorate, commonly used in water treatment, can disrupt thyroid function and cause iodine deficiency if consumed in large amounts
The EU’s rapid alert system flagged the issue as “serious,” prompting investigations in Denmark, Portugal, and Romania
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has now launched an inquiry to determine if affected products are on sale in Britain

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Food safety concerns related to industrial water treatment highlight broader issues of contaminant management in global supply chains
Increased scrutiny on beverage production may push companies to adopt stricter water purification measures
Ensuring safe drinking products is crucial as climate change and pollution threaten global water quality

⏭️ What's next: Coca-Cola has advised customers not to consume affected drinks and to return them for a refund
Authorities across Europe continue to monitor potential contamination risks, with UK regulators assessing the situation
Experts suggest that only excessive consumption of contaminated drinks would pose serious health risks

💬 One quote: “If we identify any unsafe food, we’ll take action to ensure it is removed and alert consumers.” – Anne Gravett, UK Food Standards Agency

📈 One stat: The EU designated the contamination risk as "serious", prompting investigations in at least six countries

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