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Article

24 Aug 2006

Author:
Haider Rizvi, Environment News Service

Bush-Coke-Pepsi Triumvirate Under Fire in India

The Bush administration is facing fierce criticism across India for backing the Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola companies in their fight with local authorities and consumer groups. Last week, the two multibillion dollar soft drink giants were forced to wind up their operations in the state of Kerala over charges of selling substandard products that could pose health risks...Both companies have categorically denied this charge and asserted that their products are safe and pose no risk to human health.