A POPULAR Coca-Cola product has been urgently recalled over health concerns.
Shoppers have been urged to avoid consuming the product and return it to stores immediately.
Appletiser has been urgently pulled from shelves
Appletiser has been pulled from shelves due to the soft drink containing “an elevated level of chlorate”.
Affected batches of the sparkling Apple juice – sold in multi-packs of six – includes productions codes from 328 GE to 338 GE.
These can be found at the base of the can.
Shoppers have also been urged to check for cans with a use by date of November 30 and December 31.
Sainsbury’s has issued a warning on its website urging customers to return the canned product.
In a statement, the supermarket giant said: “Sainsbury’s have been made aware that Appletiser are recalling the above products as they may contain an elevated level of chlorate.
“We are asking customers that have purchased the above products not to consume them and to return them to their nearest Sainsbury’s store, where they will receive a full refund.
“For any further information please contact 0800 227711.
“No other products have been affected by this issue. Appletiser would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Chlorate is a by-product that emerges from the breakdown of chlorine-based disinfectants used in water treatment.
It is typically found in food products as a result of chlorine disinfectants, which are commonly used in food processing.
But the chemical has been linked to health issues, such as iodine deficiency issues, especially in children.
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