Croatia Urges Citizens to Drink Tap Water, Withdraws Some Coca-Cola Products Amid Poisoning Concerns

Coca-Cola voluntarily withdraws products amid investigations into potential chemical contamination after several consumers fell ill, including one man who suffered esophageal injuries; the company affirms no indication of irregularities in its production process.

Following reports of several people falling ill after consuming bottled beverages, Croatian authorities have recommended the public to primarily drink tap water whilst investigations are being carried out.
Coca-Cola has decided to voluntarily withdraw some of their products in Croatia, despite their internal investigations showing no irregularities in their production process or in the quality of their products.
Health authorities in Croatia have ordered the removal of the 'suspected' products, believed to be affiliated with the Coca-Cola brand, from restaurants, shops, and other outlets in the country.
Incidents of alleged poisoning have been linked to Coca-Cola's products, with one case involving a man who sought treatment for chemical injuries to the esophagus after drinking the brand's beverage from a glass bottle.
Police, state prosecutors, and the public health System are all involved in the ongoing investigations, aiming to identify the cause of the sudden illnesses and any possible added elements in the drinks.