Coca-Cola Fanta Soda found to have 300 times more pesticide than tap water

A new study is showing that Orange and Lemon soda drinks sold by Coca-Cola in the UK have been found to be full of pesticides at 300 times the level allowed in tap and bottled water. A worldwide study shows that the Fanta brand has the highest levels of pesticides.

The chemicals detected included carbendazim, thiabendazole, imazalil, prochloraz, malathion and iprodione. The pesticides are primarily applied to fruit to stop them from developing fungal infections and decaying.

Coca-Cola GB insisted the drinks are safe, A spokesperson said: ‘All of the drinks tested meet the safety rules relating to food products.