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The Independent
06-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Urgent recall for popular Birds Eye frozen food over allergy risk
An urgent recall has been issued for a popular Birds Eye branded frozen food over an allergy risk. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced Birds Eye Ltd. is recalling Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Garlic Bread because it contains milk, an ingredient that is not mentioned on the label. The FSA said in a statement issued on Wednesday: 'The garlic bread has been mispacked with a garlic bread that contains cheese. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.' The affected batch has the code 5020, weighs 218g and is marked with a best before date of December 2025. The FSA urges customers with an allergy or intolerance to milk to not eat the food if they have bought a product that may be affected. Instead, they are advised by Birds Eye to return the food item to the store where they purchased it to obtain a full refund. The latest recall comes as an investigation was launched in the UK last week after Coca-Cola recalled drinks in some countries in Europe. The popular soft drink manufacturer urgently recalled cans of Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Appletiser and other beverages with production codes between 328 GE and 338 GE in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands due to elevated levels of chlorate. The FSA said on 27 January it had opened an investigation into whether any Coca-Cola products containing higher levels of the chemical were on sale in the UK. Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals, which are frequently used to sterilise water. It can cause iodine deficiency in people and is regulated with legal maximum residue limits for a range of foods, including fresh produce, according to Food Standards Scotland.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What you need to know about the UK Diet Coke recall
Coca-Cola is recalling cans of several of its products across the UK after it confirmed some of its drinks were found to contain higher-than-normal levels of chlorate. The recall began earlier in the week as drinks were pulled from shelves in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after testing revealed 'elevated levels' of the chemical. Long-term consumption of chlorate can have a significant impact on a person's health and only minimal trace amounts of it are allowed in products sold in the UK. On Tuesday, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) said there had been a 'limited distribution to the UK' of Coca-Cola soft drinks containing higher levels of chlorate. Coca-Cola's bottling partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, said the majority of Coca-Cola products, including standard cans, and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK, were not affected. It said that it tracked the problem back to one specific container used in its water treatment process at its factory in the city of Ghent while conducting routine safety checks. Here Yahoo News UK has compiled all you need to know about the recall All affected cans have the production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said only a "small number" of their products have been recalled. They said: "The majority of Coca-Cola products, including standard cans, and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK are not impacted." The recall includes imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, which were only sent to cafes and restaurants during a limited time period. Imported cans of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks which were sent only to supermarkets in the UK have also been recalled. Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals, which are frequently used to sterilise water. In 2015, the European Food Safety Authority found that levels of chlorate in drinking water and foods were too high and could result in serious health effects, especially among infants and children. These included impaired functioning of the thyroid due to inhibition of iodine uptake. The chemical has been linked to potentially serious health problems, notably among children by interfering with the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. Wednesday 29 January 2025 - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners recalls a small range of soft drinks as a precaution because of elevated levels of Chlorate #FoodAlert — Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) January 29, 2025 Experts say consumers would have to drink a lot of any product contaminated with chlorate to suffer vomiting or other serious illness. "It is almost non-existent or very unlikely that those large quantities are present in it," Philippe Jorens, a poisons and critical care professor at Antwerp University Hospital, told Belgian public broadcaster VTM. "You have to have consumed so many different bottles of it to possibly see an effect." Coca-Cola Europacific Partners 'Independent analysis concluded that the likelihood of any associated risk of feeling temporarily unwell from consuming these products is very low." Coca-Cola Europacific Partners apologised for the recall and urged anyone who had a contaminated can to contact them. They said: "For the reassurance of consumers, we encourage anyone with an affected can to please call our customer service team on 0800 227711 who will be able to help." What is chlorate? The chemical that has seen Coca-Cola and Fanta removed from shelves (WalesOnline)
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola, Sprite and Appletiser cans recalled in UK after chemical found in testing
A small number of Coca-Cola, Sprite and Appletiser cans in the UK have been recalled. It comes after high levels of a chemical by-product from chlorine disinfectants were found in some of the drinks in overseas tests. Batches of Appletiser, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero were pulled from shelves in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after testing revealed "elevated levels" of chlorate, according to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. It said the UK recall affects a "small amount" of tall, imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, which were only sent to cafes and restaurants during a limited time period. It also includes a "small number" of imported cans of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks which were sent only to supermarkets in the UK. All affected cans have production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can. Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals, which are often used to sterilise water. It can cause iodine deficiency in people and is regulated with legal maximum residue limits for a range of foods, including fresh produce, according to Food Standards Scotland. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said: "The majority of Coca-Cola products, including standard cans, and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK are not impacted." It added: "Whilst independent analysis concluded that the likelihood of any associated risk of feeling temporarily unwell from consuming these products is very low, for the reassurance of consumers, we encourage anyone with an affected can to please call our customer service team on 0800 227711 who will be able to help. "No other Coca-Cola products are affected by the issue." It apologised as it admitted a "small number of our products have not met our high standards". It has also been talking to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) about the matter. Read more:Read more from Sky News: On Tuesday, the FSA said there had been a "limited distribution to the UK" of Coca-Cola soft drinks containing higher levels of chlorate. In 2015 the European Food Safety Authority found that levels of chlorate in drinking water and foods were too high and could result in serious health effects, especially among infants and children. These included impaired functioning of the thyroid due to inhibited iodine uptake.
Sky News
29-01-2025
- Health
- Sky News
Coca-Cola, Sprite and Appletiser cans recalled in UK after chemical found in testing
A small number of Coca-Cola, Sprite and Appletiser cans in the UK have been recalled. It comes after high levels of a chemical by-product from chlorine disinfectants were found in some of the drinks in overseas tests. Batches of Appletiser, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero were pulled from shelves in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after testing revealed "elevated levels" of chlorate, according to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. It said the UK recall affects a "small amount" of tall, imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, which were only sent to cafes and restaurants during a limited time period. It also includes a "small number" of imported cans of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks which were sent only to supermarkets in the UK. All affected cans have production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can. Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals, which are often used to sterilise water. It can cause iodine deficiency in people and is regulated with legal maximum residue limits for a range of foods, including fresh produce, according to Food Standards Scotland. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said: "The majority of Coca-Cola products, including standard cans, and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK are not impacted." It added: "Whilst independent analysis concluded that the likelihood of any associated risk of feeling temporarily unwell from consuming these products is very low, for the reassurance of consumers, we encourage anyone with an affected can to please call our customer service team on 0800 227711 who will be able to help. "No other Coca-Cola products are affected by the issue." It apologised as it admitted a "small number of our products have not met our high standards". It has also been talking to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) about the matter. On Tuesday, the FSA said there had been a "limited distribution to the UK" of Coca-Cola soft drinks containing higher levels of chlorate. In 2015 the European Food Safety Authority found that levels of chlorate in drinking water and foods were too high and could result in serious health effects, especially among infants and children. These included impaired functioning of the thyroid due to inhibited iodine uptake.
The Guardian
29-01-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Coca-Cola and Appletiser cans recalled in UK due to elevated chlorate levels
A 'small number' of cans of Coca-Cola and Appletiser have been recalled in the UK after testing abroad revealed elevated levels of the chemical chlorate. The recall includes imported multipacks of 250ml Appletiser cans, which were sent only to UK supermarkets, and imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, which were sent to cafes and restaurants during a limited time period. All affected cans have the production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can. Coca-Cola's bottling partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, said the majority of Coca-Cola products, including standard cans, and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK, were not affected. It added in a statement: 'Following ongoing dialogue with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), we are recalling a small number of imported cans of 6 x 250ml Appletiser multipacks. 'We are also removing a small amount of tall, imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero. 'Whilst independent analysis concluded that the likelihood of any associated risk of feeling temporarily unwell from consuming these products is very low, we encourage anyone with an affected can to please call our customer service team on 0800 227711 who will be able to help. 'No other Coca-Cola products are affected by the issue. The statement came after the company said batches of Appletiser, Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero were pulled from shelves in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after testing revealed 'elevated levels' of chlorate. On Tuesday, the FSA said there had been a 'limited distribution to the UK' of Coca-Cola soft drinks containing higher levels of the chemical. Tina Potter, the head of incidents at the agency, said the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners international product withdrawal related to a 'small number of their soft drinks' which contained higher levels of chlorate. Chlorate is a by-product of the breakdown of chlorine-based sanitisers and chlorine chemicals, which are frequently used to sterilise water. It can cause iodine deficiency in people and is regulated with legal maximum residue limits for a range of foods, including fresh produce, according to Food Standards Scotland. In 2015, the European Food Safety Authority found that levels of chlorate in drinking water and foods were too high and could result in serious health effects, especially among infants and children. These included impaired functioning of the thyroid due to inhibition of iodine uptake.
