Posted on 01/29/2025 2:59:51 PM PST by RandFan
A range of Coca-Cola products have been recalled in the UK after the firm's bottling partner said it had identified "elevated levels" of a chemical called chlorate.
Cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, and Sprite Zero sent to cafes and restaurants are being withdrawn as well as 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks sent to UK supermarkets.
The announcement follows a larger recall of Coca-Cola products across Europe on Monday.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, the firm's bottling partner, said the risk of illness was "very low".
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Well, they do use it to remove rust from giant vats.
Legally, you can’t call it “Coca” unless it as 2% cocaine. /s
But not zero.
The risk of being abducted by space aliens from the planet Zog is also "very low" but not zero.
I would rate the risk of illness from the Coke products as somewhat higher than the risk of abduction.
https://news.stv.tv/world/what-is-chlorate-and-why-are-coca-cola-products-under-investigation
It was said this could pose health risks, especially for infants and children, including thyroid problems caused by reduced iodine absorption.
This can have serious heath implications, including lowered red blood cell counts and a changed composition of the components of bone marrow.
Another group at risk is pregnant women who also have thyroid function disorders.
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Everybody freaks out about the acidity in sodas. But when you drink it, it immediately goes into a big vat of acid called “your stomach”. There are far more dangerous things we regularly consume.
CC
It still has coca leaf in it. Minus the cocaine, which is refined and used in oral surgeries as an anesthetic.
CC
European coke is already diff from American coke because of the ban overseas on High Fructose Corn Syrup.
European coke is like the Mexican glass bottled stuff here: cane sugar based.
European coke is already diff from American coke because of the ban overseas on High Fructose Corn Syrup.
European coke is like the Mexican glass bottled stuff here: cane sugar based.
All soda is different overseas come to think of it.
Chemical levels new hire illegal chuckles.
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