Coca-Cola recalls drinks including Appletiser and Sprite in Britain over safety concerns as they identify affected cans
COCA-COLA has recalled a number of drinks including Appletiser and Sprite over safety concerns.
The international brand have recalled a number of imported cans of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks after working with the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Coca-Cola also confirmed they would be removing a small amount of tall, imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero.
These were sent only to cafes and restaurants during a limited time period.
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.
While the risk of feeling unwell from consuming the products is low, Coca-Cola encouraged anyone affected to get in touch with the customer service team.
It comes after a number of Coca-Cola products were recalled after elevated levels of a chemical known as chlorate were found at one of their production facilities in Belgium.
Chlorate, a by-product that emerges from the breakdown of chlorine-based disinfectants used in water treatment, can lead to iodine deficiency issues.
The products in question span across favourite brands like Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Minute Maid and Fuze Tea, specifically those with production codes ranging from 328 GE to 338 GE.
In the UK, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced on Monday that it would launch at inquiry to determine if any affected Coca-Cola products have made their way onto UK shelves.
Anne Gravett from the FSA stated: "The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is investigating if any Coca-Cola products containing ‘higher levels’ of a chemical called chlorate are on the UK market."
She went on to assure that immediate action will be taken to protect consumers if any unsafe food items are discovered.