Coca-Cola points pressing UK recall as some cans could make you ailing – see affected merchandise
The urgent recall affects a small number of imported canned drinks, including Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero – so be sure to check your cupboards
Coca-Cola has just announced an urgent recall across the UK over health concerns that could leave you feeling poorly. It seems a few dodgy cans have slipped through quality control and are now subject to an emergency recall.
A handful of imported Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero batches that might just pack higher levels of chlorate than what’s considered safe. According to the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), “Long term consumption of chlorate can lead to the inhibition of iodine uptake, this could potentially cause adverse health effects such as goitre. A single high intake of chlorate, (as an acute exposure), could limit the body’s ability to absorb oxygen from the blood, and could in severe cases lead to kidney failure.”
It’s not just your cola fix that’s in jeopardy – two specific batches of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacs are also on the list. Coke says these products are a no-go, especially if you’re sensitive to chlorate or juggling with iodine deficiency.
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But before you swear off all things fizzy, note that standard size cans, glass and plastic bottles in Blighty are safe to drink. Only the production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE are involved in the recall, reports the Mirror.
Products affected by the recall include:
Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Gently Sparkling: Pack Size: 6 x 250ml multipack – Batch Codes: 0008905850, 0008908477 – Best Before: 30 November 2025, 31 December 2025.
Coca-Cola: Pack Size: 330ml Tall Can – Batch Code: 0008912462 – Best Before: 30 November 2025.
Diet Coke, Coca Cola Zero, and Sprite Zero drinkers, take note! There’s an urgent recall on certain 330ml tall cans due to a safety issue. The affected Diet Coke batch has the code 0008913820 and is best before 31 May 2025.
Coca Cola Zero’s questionable batch is coded 0008913954 with the same best before date. And for Sprite Zero fans, check your cans for batch code 0008913247, which should be consumed by 30 June 2025.
If you’ve snagged any of these fizzy drinks, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises not to sip them. Instead, ring up Coca-Cola’s customer care at 0800 2277711 for help.
It comes after Tesco’s own recall drama, where their Free From meals were found hiding a sneaky ingredient. The FSA dropped the bomb this week that “undeclared soya” in the grub posed a “possible health risk” for loads of people, kids included.
On Tuesday, the FSA dished out a statement clarifying that the soya wasn’t listed on two meal kits: the Tesco Free From Katsu Curry and the Tesco Free From Sweet and Sour Meal Kits.
Tesco’s alert isn’t just a heads-up; it’s a full-blown allergy alarm, urging those who’ve tucked into the meal kits to seek medical advice pronto. For those allergic to soya, the consequences can be grim, ranging from tummy troubles to anaphylaxis—a potentially fatal reaction if ignored.
The supermarket giant is issuing an urgent product recall. Buyers are being instructed to immediately return items bearing particular best before dates.
This critical alert comes straight from the FSA’s latest advisory: “Tesco is recalling the above products from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a recall notice to its customers.”
If you’ve got any of these products stashed away, it’s high time to dig them out and take them back for a refund or exchange. Stay alert and keep safe, folks!
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