Coca-Cola is recalling cans of several of its products across the UK after it confirmed some of its drinks were found to contain higher-than-normal levels of chlorate. The recall began earlier in the week as drinks were pulled from shelves in Belgium,

The chemical that prompted the recall is chlorate, and high levels of it can cause health problems. According to the Irish Star, Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Tropico, and Minute Maid brands are all affected.

Several Coca-Cola products on sale in the U.K. have been recalled as of January 29, after the firm's bottling partner said it had identified "elevated levels" of a chemical known as chlorate.

The European bottling unit of Coca-Cola said Monday that it had ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite and other beverages after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks.

Coca-Cola is recalling several products from the market over high chlorate content. The company is urging people not to drink them, but return them for a refund.

Coca-Cola has recalled a number of its drinks from UK shelves, including Coca-Cola, Coca Cola Zero and Diet Coke, due a safety risk. The drink giant is recalling several of its canned drinks because they may contain elevated levels of Chlorate. As a result, the drinks pose a “food safety risk”, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned.

The European bottling unit of soda giant Coca-Cola on Monday said it has ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite, Fanta and other beverages after checks identified high levels of chlorate.

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The majority of Coca-Cola products, including standard cans, and all glass and plastic bottles sold in the UK are not impacted, the company said.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has recalled “a small number” of 6x250ml Appletiser multipacks sent to UK supermarkets after routine tests discovered “elevated levels” of the chemical chlorate in the drinks.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners said: "We are recalling a small number of tall, imported cans of Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke and Sprite Zero, which were sent only to cafes and restaurants. All affected cans have the production codes from 328 GE to 338 GE, which can be found on the base of the can."