Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has reassured consumers that local products remain safe, following a recall of certain soft drinks in Europe due to elevated chlorate levels.

Coca-Cola products in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have been recalled after being discovered to have "high chlorate content," the company said.

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.

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.

Coca-Cola has started a recall of several soft drink products in Europe after higher-than-normal levels of chlorate were detected.

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

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 some of its soft drinks after higher-than-normal levels of a chemical called chlorate were detected in bottles and cans at a production plant in Belgium.

Coca-Cola has issued an urgent recall for a variety of flavors offered across several countries due to a "serious" contamination risk.

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

Coca-Cola has issued an urgent update after a ‘considerable quantity’ of fizzy drinks were recalled over 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,