Overview

• On August 13, Sainsbury’s announced a recall of Appletiser 6x250ml multipacks after tests detected elevated levels of chlorate, a by-product of chlorine-based disinfectants.
• Customers are advised not to consume affected cans and to return them to Sainsbury’s stores for a full refund, with a dedicated helpline (0800 227711) available.
• Sainsbury’s removed a reissued online recall notice on August 14, confirming it was posted in error and that no new safety alert had been issued.
• The European Food Safety Authority warns that high chlorate intake can impair iodine absorption and pose greater risks to infants and children.
• This is the second chlorate-linked recall of Coca-Cola brands this year, prompting ongoing investigations by regulators and the company into water-treatment processes.