Accra: The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has assured the public that Coca-Cola products affected by a recent recall in Belgium are not available on the Ghanaian market.
According to Ghana News Agency, the assurance follows a recall by Coca-Cola Belgium of several products, including bottled Coke, Fanta, Sprite, and other beverages, due to detected high levels of chlorate. This recall was implemented across Europe.
In a press release shared with the Ghana news agency, the FDA confirmed that none of the products affected by the recall, which were produced between November 23 and December 3, 2024, have been registered or officially imported into Ghana. The FDA emphasized that their market surveillance has not detected any presence of these Belgian products in Ghana and that they continue to monitor strictly at all points of entry into the country.
The release clarified that Ghana's registered Coca-Cola imports originate from eight countries: Algeria, Liberia, South Africa, Tunisia, Nigeria, the UK, USA, and Canada. The FDA also reiterated that locally manufactured products, such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, and Lime-lemon, are produced under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards to ensure quality and safety.
The affected products from Belgium can be identified by production codes ranging from 328 GE to 338 GE, which are located at the base of the containers. The FDA has encouraged the public to report any sightings of these affected Belgian products to their nearest FDA office as part of ongoing efforts to ensure consumer safety.
