2025.01.30 Recall: Coco-Cola Europacific Partners - various soft drinks
30 January 2025
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency.
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. Images of products affected are attached below.
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.
Product details
Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Gently Sparkling
Pack size: 6 X 250 ml multipack
Batch code: 0008905850 0008908477
Best-before dates: 30 November 2025, 31 December 2025
Coca-Cola
Pack size: 330 ml tall can
Batch code: 0008912462
Best-before date: 30 November 2025
Diet Coke
Pack size: 330 ml tall can
Batch code: 0008913820
Best-before date: 31 May 2025
Coca Cola Zero
Pack size; 330 ml tall can
Batch code: 0008913954
Best-before date: 31 May 2025
Sprite Zero
Pack size; 330 ml tall can
Batch code: 0008913247
Best-before date: 30 June 2025
Risk statement
This product may contain elevated levels of chlorate. This poses a low food safety concern, especially when consumed only occasionally. However adverse health effects cannot be ruled out for consumers sensitive to Chlorate, in particular young children and consumers with pre-existing medical conditions such as thyroid deficiency, blood conditions, especially anaemia, or those with kidney diseases.
Long term consumption of chlorate can lead to the inhibition of iodine uptake, this could potentially cause adverse health effects such as goitre. A single high intake of chlorate, (as an acute exposure), could limit the body's ability to absorb oxygen from the blood, and could in severe cases lead to kidney failure.
Action taken by the company
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling the above products as a precaution. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.
Our advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products, as a precaution, do not consume them. Instead, consumers with who have purchased the affected product should call Coca-Cola's customer service team on 0800 227711 for assistance.
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