THE PSNI have launched an investigation following the contamination of cans at a Coca-Cola factory in Northern Ireland.
The cans, which arrived from Germany, are brought to the Northern Irish factory in Lisburn, Co Antrim to be filled, sealed and distributed across Northern Ireland.
A source speaking to the Belfast Telegraph claimed that the night shift was disrupted last week at the factory in Knockmore Hill after the cans "clogged up machines", and workers discovered a number of cans were filled with "what looked like human waste."
A spokesperson for the multinational drinks company said the incident did not affect any products currently on sale.
"We are aware of an incident involving empty cans at our plant in Knockmore Hill, Lisburn. We are treating this matter extremely seriously and are conducting a thorough investigation in cooperation with the PSNI.
"The problem was identified immediately through our robust quality procedures and all of the product from the affected batch was immediately impounded and will not be sold. This is an isolated incident and does not affect any products currently on sale.”
The PSNI said they are investigating the incident, but it's at an "early stage."
"Detectives are investigating an incident at commercial premises in the Lisburn area following reports that a consignment of containers delivered to the premises had been contaminated.
"The investigation is at an early stage and there are no further details available at this time."
The Food Standards Authority in Northern Ireland said they are aware of the "physical contamination incident" but "there is no evidence to suggest that any affected product has reached the market."
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