Venezuela bans 'harmful' Coca-Cola Zero

Venezuela’s health ministry has banned the sale of Coca-Cola Zero, claiming the no-calorie soft drink contains harmful ingredients.

Venezuela bans 'harmful' Coca-Cola Zero
Thu, 11 Jun, 2009 - 08:35

Venezuela’s health ministry has banned the sale of Coca-Cola Zero, claiming the no-calorie soft drink contains harmful ingredients.

Health minister Jesus Mantilla says the ban is aimed at “preserving the health of Venezuelans”, but did not specify what ingredients were purportedly harmful.

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