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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners a small range of soft drinks recalled over elevated levels of Chlorate

Food safety concern

Coco-Cola Europacific Partners is taking the precautionary step of recalling a small number of their soft drinks range because they may contain elevated levels of Chlorate. This poses a low food safety risk especially when only consumed occasionally, however consumers who are sensitive to chlorate and have pre-existing mild to moderate iodine deficiency may be more adversely affected. Standard dimension cans, all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK are not impacted. Only the products listed below are affected. Images of products affected are attached below. In addition to the batch codes and the best before, it is important for consumers to also check the production codes that can be found on the bottom of the can. Only production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE are included in the product recall.

  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners a small range of soft drinks: photo 1 of 2 from the FSA notice of 29 Jan 2025
    Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners a small range of soft drinks: photo 2 of 2 from the FSA notice of 29 Jan 2025

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

12 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Appletiser 100% Apple Juice Gently Sparkling 6 X 250ml multipack

    Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
    • 0008905850
    • 0008908477
    Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
    • 30 November 2025
    • 31 December 2025
  • Coca-Cola 330ml tall can

    Batch code
    • 0008912462
    Best before
    • 30 November 2025
  • Diet Coke 330ml tall can

    Batch code
    • 0008913820
    Best before
    • 31 May 2025
  • Coca Cola Zero 330ml tall can

    Batch code
    • 0008913954
    Best before
    • 31 May 2025
  • Sprite Zero 330ml tall can

    Batch code
    • 0008913247
    Best before
    • 30 June 2025

What to do now

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners a small range of soft drinks is being recalled. The notice below sets out what is wrong and what the business is doing about it.

  1. Compare your pack with the product details listed below.
  2. If it matches, do not eat it.
  3. Return it to the shop where you bought it for a refund. Shops normally accept recalled food without a receipt.
  4. Look for other packs at home: the recall covers every pack that matches the details below.

Why it matters. Businesses must withdraw or recall food that is not safe or is not what it says it is. The official notice explains the specific problem.

Symptoms and when to get help

Look out for

  • feeling sick or being sick
  • diarrhoea
  • stomach cramps
  • a high temperature
  • feeling generally unwell, tired or achy

Get help urgently

  • signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
  • blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
  • symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
  • a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell

This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.

Getting your money back

The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase.

If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.

From the official notice

Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-06-2025). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Coco-Cola Europacific Partners is taking the precautionary step of recalling a small number of their soft drinks range because they may contain elevated levels of Chlorate. This poses a low food safety risk especially when only consumed occasionally, however consumers who are sensitive to chlorate and have pre-existing mild to moderate iodine deficiency may be more adversely affected.

Standard dimension cans, all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK are not impacted. Only the products listed below are affected. Images of products affected are attached below.

In addition to the batch codes and the best before, it is important for consumers to also check the production codes that can be found on the bottom of the can. Only production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE are included in the product recall.

The risk

This product may contain elevated levels of chlorate. This poses a low food safety concern, especially when consumed only occasionally. However adverse health effects cannot be ruled out for consumers sensitive to Chlorate, in particular young children and consumers with pre-existing medical conditions such as thyroid deficiency, blood conditions, especially anaemia, or those with kidney diseases.

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.

Action taken

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is recalling the above products as a precaution. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

Advice to consumers

If you have bought any of the above products, as a precaution, do not consume them. Instead, consumers with who have purchased the affected product should call Coca-Cola's customer service team on 0800 227711 for assistance.

Open the FSA notice

Questions

Why has Coca-Cola Europacific Partners a small range of soft drinks been recalled?

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners a small range of soft drinks is being recalled. The notice below sets out what is wrong and what the business is doing about it. Businesses must withdraw or recall food that is not safe or is not what it says it is. The official notice explains the specific problem.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Compare your pack with the product details listed below. If it matches, do not eat it.

Can I get a refund?

The quickest route is to take the pack, or a photo of its label, back to the shop. Most retailers refund recalled products without proof of purchase. If a shop refuses, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline in Northern Ireland (0300 123 6262) can tell you what to do next.

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