{"id":111688,"date":"2025-08-13T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=111688"},"modified":"2025-08-13T11:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:01:20","slug":"coca-cola-issues-urgent-recall-popular-drink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/coca-cola-issues-urgent-recall-popular-drink\/","title":{"rendered":"Coca-Cola Issues Urgent Recall on Popular Drink Over Chemical Fears \u2013 Shoppers Told \u2018Do Not Consume\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Widespread concerns over beverage safety have resurfaced in the UK after Coca-Cola<\/em> recalled selected batches of its Appletiser<\/em> sparkling apple drink. The move follows the detection of elevated levels of chlorate<\/strong>, a chemical linked to potential health risks, prompting urgent warnings from both the manufacturer and major supermarket chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product Recall Affects Fizzy Apple Drink Sold in Supermarkets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A recall of Appletiser<\/em>, a sparkling apple juice drink produced by Coca-Cola<\/em>,<\/a> has been issued following the discovery of potentially unsafe levels of chlorate in selected multipacks. The recall affects 250ml cans sold in six-packs, with production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE<\/strong> and best before dates of 30 November and 31 December 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supermarkets including Sainsbury\u2019s<\/em> have issued urgent notices warning customers against consumption of the affected batches. According to a statement published on Sainsbury\u2019s<\/em> website, Coca-Cola initiated the recall after identifying that some cans \u201cmay contain an elevated level of chlorate,\u201d a chemical by-product from chlorine disinfectants used in water treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The notice further advised consumers to return the product to any Sainsbury\u2019s<\/em> store for a full refund, adding that \u201cno other products<\/strong> have been affected by this issue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposure to Chlorate Linked to Iodine Deficiency Risk in Children<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chlorate<\/em> is a compound that can enter food products during processing, particularly from disinfectants used in water and sanitation procedures. While small levels are often unavoidable, elevated exposure can interfere with iodine uptake<\/strong>, posing health risks\u2014especially for children and pregnant women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA<\/a>)<\/em>, the issue was identified during routine testing procedures and is being addressed in collaboration with Coca-Cola. The FSA has confirmed that the affected Appletiser<\/em> products were distributed via major supermarkets and that no other beverages in Coca-Cola\u2019s UK range are currently subject to recall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier this year, Coca-Cola initiated a similar precautionary recall involving imported cans of Sprite<\/em>, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar<\/em>, and Diet Coke<\/em>, which were also temporarily withdrawn due to quality concerns. In the current case, the company has issued an apology, noting that consumer safety remains a top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers seeking additional information are encouraged to contact Coca-Cola\u2019s customer service at 0800 227711<\/strong>, as listed in the recall statement. The FSA advises all consumers to check batch codes carefully before consumption, even for products purchased weeks earlier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A fizzy favourite has been pulled from shelves after Coca-Cola flagged a potential safety issue. Specific multipacks of the drink are at the centre of a nationwide recall, with shoppers advised not to consume them. Health concerns linked to a chemical by-product have prompted urgent action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":111690,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-111688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111688"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":111691,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111688\/revisions\/111691"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/111690"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}