The European bottling unit of Coca-Cola said Monday that it had ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite and other beverages after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks.

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

The impact of the recall is likely limited, as only few products are affected, says one analyst. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Coca-Cola has issued a recall of several soft drink batches in Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands after detecting elevated levels of chlorate, a

Cola's international bottling and distribution operation’s Belgium branch, the products affected by Chlorate include Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico and Minute Maid brands.

Coca-Cola has not disclosed the precise levels of chlorate detected in the affected batches of its products. However, according to the EFSA’s guidelines, consuming up to 36 micrograms of chlorate per kilogram of body weight daily is considered safe.

Bottles of Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other beverages distributed in Europe have been recalled after checks found high levels of chlorate, a derivation of chlorine, in the product.

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Due to the growing anxiety over chlorate contamination, Coca-Cola has recalled its beverages in multiple countries. The authorities also warned of the health risks of the beverage for the children.

One day after it recalled some of its soft drinks in Europe, Coca-Cola recalled some products sold in the UK saying they may also contain elevated levels of chlorate

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.