In several EU countries, a substance called chlorate has been found in Coca-Cola beverages.

The company is recalling its products from shelves in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. Five product varieties from this batch were shipped to the United Kingdom at the end of last year. The manufacturer stated that the entire batch has already been sold out.

Chlorate can form when using chlorine-based disinfectants, particularly for water treatment. A Coca-Cola representative mentioned in an interview with the BBC, referencing an independent expert analysis, that "the risk to consumers is very low."

Coca-Cola reported that it has not received any complaints from consumers in the United Kingdom and will continue to work with the country's authorities on this matter, according to a publication by the BBC.

The AFP agency, citing an unnamed company representative, reported that elevated chlorate levels were detected during a routine inspection at the company's facility in Ghent, Belgium. Some unsold products have been removed from the shelves, while the remaining ones continue to be withdrawn.