Following a recall of Coca-Cola drinks across Europe, Britons have been alerted as beverages are pulled from shelves.
Elevated levels of chlorate were identified in a small number of Coca-Cola products imported to Great Britain.
In response, Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners stated yesterday: “Following ongoing dialogue with the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), we are recalling a small number of imported cans of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks which were sent only to supermarkets in the UK.
“We are also removing a small amount of tall, imported cans of Coca‑Cola Original Taste, Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, which were sent only to cafes and restaurants during a limited time period.
‘We are recalling a small number of imported cans of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks’
Food Standards Agency
“All affected cans have the production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can.
“The majority of Coca‑Cola products, including standard cans and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK, are not impacted.
“Whilst independent analysis concluded that the likelihood of any associated risk of feeling temporarily unwell from consuming these products is very low, for the reassurance of consumers, we encourage anyone with an affected can to please call our customer service team on 0800 227711 who will be able to help. No other Coca‑Cola products are affected by the issue.
“The quality and safety of our products is our top priority and we’re sorry that on this occasion, a small number of our products have not met our high standards, and we apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.”
This comes after a major recall of Coke, Sprite and more across Europe due to high levels of chlorate.
The Food Standard Agency’s latest assessment reads: “Coco-Cola Europacific Partners is taking the precautionary step of recalling a small number of their soft drinks range because they may contain elevated levels of Chlorate.
“This poses a low food safety risk especially when only consumed occasionally, however, consumers who are sensitive to chlorate and have pre-existing mild to moderate iodine deficiency may be more adversely affected.
“Standard dimension cans, all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK are not impacted. Only the products listed below are affected.”
Some Coca-Cola drinks sold in the UK ‘may contain elevated levels of Chlorate’
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Full list of affected products
The recall is England, Scotland and Wales specific.
Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Gently Sparkling
Pack size: 6 X 250ml multipack
Batch code: 0008905850 0008908477
Best before: November 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025
Coca-Cola
Pack size: 330ml tall can
Batch code: 0008912462
Best before: November 30, 2025
Diet Coke
Pack size: 330ml tall can
Batch code: 0008913820
Best before: May 31, 2025
Coca Cola Zero
Pack size: 330ml tall can
Batch code: 0008913954
Best before: May 31, 2025
Sprite Zero
Pack size: 330ml tall can
Batch code: 0008913247
Best before: June 30, 2025
The FSA stated: “In addition to the batch codes and the best before, it is important for consumers to also check the production codes that can be found on the bottom of the can. Only production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE are included in the product recall.”
