The chemical that prompted the recall is chlorate, and high levels of it can cause health problems. According to the Irish Star, Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, and Minute Maid brands are all affected.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Belgium has recalled certain batches of Coke, Sprite, and other beverages due to high chlorate levels found at a Ghent production site. The recall covers products distributed in six European countries since November.

Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe due to high levels of chlorate, a chemical that can be harmful in elevated amounts.

Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate. The firm said in a statement that the recall was focused on Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. It added just five product lines had been shipped to Britain, and they had already been sold.

Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. announced Monday that a new flavor of Coke is coming in February. Coca-Cola Orange Cream will go on sale Feb. 10.

“The Food Standards Agency is aware of an international product withdrawal and recall by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners of a small number of their soft drinks containing higher levels of a chemical called chlorate,” FSA head of incidents Tina Potter told Food Manufacture.

Coca-Cola has ordered a major recall of Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, Minute Maid and other beverages after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks

Meanwhile, in the UK, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, and Sprite Zero, specifically distributed to cafes and restaurants, have been pulled from circulation.

A "small number" of Coca-Cola and Appletiser have been recalled in the UK because the products may contain high levels of a chemical called chlorate. The recall affects 330 ml cans of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke,

Murphy, who visits India almost annually, acknowledged the strength of the country’s rural economy as a key driver of the company’s expansion in its fifth-largest market globally. However, urban demand has remained weak over the past few quarters,

It comes as elevated levels of chlorate were identified in a small number of Coca-Cola products imported to the UK.