Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe over ‘higher levels’ of chemical chlorate

Exposure to high levels of the chemical compound can cause health issues including thyroid problems

Cans and glass bottles containing elevated levels of the substance were distributed in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands since November

Coca-Cola has recalled its drinks in some countries across Europe after detecting “higher levels” of the chemical chlorate.

Cans and glass bottles containing elevated levels of the substance were distributed in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands since November, the company said on Monday.