Coca-Cola has recalled some of its soft drinks in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of a chemical called chlorate were detected in bottles and cans at a Belgian production plant

Coca-Cola has urgently recalled cans of Coke, Sprite and Appletiser in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands

High levels of a chemical by-product from chlorine disinfectants were found in some of the drinks, including Appletiser, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero.

Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe because they contain "higher levels" of a chemical called chlorate. The UK's Food Standards Agency has launched an investigation into whether any Coca-Cola products containing high levels of chlorate are on the UK market.

There has been a “limited distribution to the UK” of Coca-Cola soft drinks containing higher levels of a chemical called chlorate, the Food Standards Agency has said.

Coca-Cola has recalled a ‘considerable quantity’ of Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other drinks due to safety concerns. Excessive levels of the chemical chlorate were found in several of the soft drink giant’s brands due for sale in the UK,

Elevated amounts of the chemical were found in some soft drinks sold in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.