Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
CFS follows up on beverages that might contain high levels of chlorate
CFS follows up on beverages that might contain high levels of chlorate
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The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department is very concerned about media reports on some batches of several kinds of beverages of the Coca-Cola Company that might contain higher levels of chlorate which are being recalled in certain areas in Europe. The CFS today (January 28) has contacted local importers and retailers to follow up on the incident. A preliminary investigation by the CFS revealed that Swire Coca-Cola HK Ltd has not imported or sold the affected batches of products. Chlorate is a pesticide and a disinfectant against bacteria. Long-term intake of excessive chlorate may affect the thyroid function. Members of the public are advised not to consume the affected batches of the products if they have purchased any overseas. The trade should also stop using or selling the products concerned immediately. Details of the products concerned are as follows:(1)Brand: FUZE TEAProduct name: BLACK TEA PEACH HIBISCUS, GREEN TEA MANGO CHAMOMILE, SPARKLING BLACK TEA LEMONProduction code: 328GE to 338GEPackaging: 200ml glass, 250ml can and 330ml can(2)Brand: FANTAProduct name: ORANGE, ZERO SUGAR ORANGE, AGRUMES, EXOTIC, LEMON, ZERO SUGAR PINEAPPLE GRAPEFRUITProduction code: 328GE to 338GEPackaging: 200ml glass, 250ml can and 330ml can(3)Brand: MINUTE MAIDProduct name: MULTIVITAMINS, APPLE Production code: 328GE to 338GEPackaging: 200ml glass and 150ml can(4)Brand: COCA-COLAProduct name: ORIGINAL TASTE, ZERO SUGAR, ZERO SUGAR NO CAFFEINE, LIGHT, CHERRY, ZERO SUGAR CHERRY, ZERO SUGAR VANILLAProduction code: 328GE to 338GEPackaging: 200ml glass, 1 litre glass, 150ml can, 250ml can and 330ml can(5)Brand: NALUProduct name: ENERGY GREEN, EXOTIC, BOTANICAL YUZU ROSEMARY, FROST, BOTANICAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARBProduction code: 328GE to 338GEPackaging: 250ml can and 330ml can(6)Brand: ROYAL BLISSProduct name: TONIC WATER, AGRUMES YLANG YLANGProduction code: 328GE to 338GEPackaging: 250ml can(7)Brand: SPRITEProduct name: LEMON-LIME, ZERO SUGAR Production code: 328GE to 338GEPackaging: 250ml can and 330ml can(8)Brand: TROPICOProduct name: L’ORIGINALProduction code: 328GE to 338GEPackaging: 330ml can The CFS will closely monitor the progress of the incident. An investigation is ongoing.
Ends/Tuesday, January 28, 2025Issued at HKT 19:43
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