Coca-Cola Shanxi Beverages Co. Ltd. on Friday announced the resignation of its general manager and the suspension of several employees after admitting that traces of chlorine were found in some of its drinks, Xinhua reported.

The company also made a public apology and said it has taken active corrective measures as the chlorine was mistakenly added during a routine pipe maintenance procedure.

David G. Brooks, president of Coca-Cola Greater China and Korea said consumers who have bought the suspect drinks could exchange them for new ones or ask for a refund.

(China.org.cn, CNTV May 7, 2012)

据新华社报道，在承认可乐含氯水事件后，可口可乐山西公司于周五宣布，山西公司总经理已因此事辞职，相关人员已经被停职。

同时，可口可乐公司正式道歉，表示会采取积极措施补救。公司承认，山西厂在进行管道维护过程中，由于工人操作失误，将氯混入到饮料生产用水中。

可口可乐大中华及韩国区总裁鲁大卫称，公司同意对产品有疑虑的消费者进行换货或退货。