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U.K. FSA launches investigation into excess chlorate levels in Coca-Cola products

By lauraharris // 2025-02-01

• Due to elevated chlorate levels, Coca-Cola issued a recall for several popular fizzy drinks, including Coca-Cola Full Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero.
• The U.K. Food Standards Agency (FSA) launched an investigation into the recalled products, focusing on the safety concerns associated with excess chlorate, a chemical byproduct from chlorine sanitizers used in water treatment.
• Elevated chlorate levels can cause health issues, particularly iodine deficiency, thyroid problems and reduced red blood cell counts, especially in infants, children and pregnant women.
• The recall affects numerous Coca-Cola brand products, including Minute Maid, Fanta, Sprite, Fuze Tea, Nalu, Royal Bliss and Tropico, in both cans and bottles, with specific production codes ranging from 328 GE to 338 GE.
• The FSA is closely monitoring the situation, advising consumers to check product codes and dispose of affected items and will continue to update the public on any further developments.

The U.K. Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched an investigation against Coca-Cola products after the company issued an urgent recall of several of its most popular fizzy drinks due to safety concerns over excess levels of a chemical known as chlorate. Chlorate is a byproduct of the breakdown of chlorine sanitizers used to clean and sterilize water. While it is present in small amounts in many foods, elevated levels can cause iodine deficiency in some people. Chlorate levels in food are regulated with legal maximum limits. In line with this, the company, along with the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, the company responsible for bottling and distributing Coca-Cola products in the U.K., advised consumers to check their pantries and discard any affected products. The affected products, which include Coca-Cola Full Sugar, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, are among the most widely consumed soft drinks in the United Kingdom. The recall also extends to other brands under the Coca-Cola umbrella, such as Minute Maid, Fanta, Sprite, Fuze Tea, Nalu, Royal Bliss and Tropico, all of which are available in both cans and bottles. The production codes of the recalled products range from 328 GE to 338 GE and can be found on the base of the cans. Consumers are advised to check the codes before consuming any of the affected products. "The Food Standards Agency 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," Anne Gravett, a spokesperson for the FSA, said. (Related: RIGGED JUNK SCIENCE: Big Pharma and Coca Cola turning obese American teenagers into patients for life with obesity injection drug that has scary side effects.) Furthermore, the FSA has assured the public that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and update the public as more information becomes available. Consumers can also contact the FSA's helpline for more information.

FSA: High levels of chlorate in food and drinking water pose health risks

In 2015, a year after an official control laboratory discovered chlorate, the FSA warned that high levels of this chemical in food and drinking water pose health risks, especially for infants and children. Chlorate can cause thyroid problems due to reduced iodine absorption, leading to serious health implications such as lowered red blood cell counts and changes in bone marrow composition. Pregnant women with thyroid function disorders are also at risk. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) notes that sodium and potassium chlorate were once used as herbicides. However, their use as plant protection and biocidal products is no longer permitted in the European Union. Chlorate can occur as a by-product when using chlorinated substances for cleaning or disinfection, particularly in producing water treated with chlorinated biocidal products for disinfection purposes. It is frequently detected in deep-frozen vegetables, fruit juices and lettuce and herbs. The FSA has expressed concern over the repeated intake of chlorate, especially among younger populations with slight to moderate iodine insufficiency. In turn, a Coca-Cola Corporations spokesperson added that "the majority of the affected and unsold products have already been removed from store shelves and we continue to take measures to remove all remaining products from the market." Watch this video explaining why Ronaldo hates Coca-cola. This video is from the high impact Flix and more channel on Brighteon.com.

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