For white smoke, the Vatican says it used to use wet straw, but to make it a more pure color, instead of a confusing grey, they use potassium chlorate, lactose and a tree or bush resin called ...

Back in January 2025, Coca-Cola also issued recalls in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands due to similar chlorate concerns. According to the Evening Standard, affected brands included Coca ...

The initial recall began at the end of January as drinks were pulled from shelves in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands after testing revealed “elevated levels” of the chemical. Long-term ...

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.

Dr Dzulkefly mentioned that only Belgium, Luxembourg ... carbonated beverages sold in Malaysia to ensure they are free from chlorate contamination. Its president, Mohideen Abdul Kader, suggested ...

Last month, Coca-Cola recalled some of its soft drinks in Europe after detecting high levels of chlorate in products from its plant in Ghent, Belgium. Chlorate is produced when chlorine-based ...

Last month, Coca-Cola recalled some soft drinks in Europe after detecting high levels of chlorate in products from its plant in Ghent, Belgium. Chlorate is produced when chlorine-based ...

Last month, Coca-Cola recalled some of its soft drinks in Europe after detecting high levels of chlorate in products from its plant in Ghent, Belgium. Chlorate is produced when chlorine-based ...

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The recall concerns cans and glass bottles distributed in Belgium, the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France and Luxembourg since November. Chlorate can be found in foods as it derives from ...