ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Authorities in Croatia on Wednesday recommended people drink only tap water as they investigated reports of several cases of people falling ill and suffering injuries allegedly after consuming bottled beverages. Health Minister Vili Beros said several people have sought medical help for “injuries inflicted by suspected chemical elements." “There is no need for panic but there is for caution.”The Coca-Cola Co. in Croatia offered full cooperation in a statement. “Until then, it is our general recommendation to drink water from the water system, which should be safe,” Beros said. Reports of alleged poisoning emerged after a man was hospitalized over the weekend in the northern Adriatic port of Rijeka after drinking fizzy bottled water in a cafe.

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Persons: Vili Beros, ” Beros, “, Krunoslav Capak Organizations: — Authorities, Health, Co, Police, Croatia's Public Health Institute Locations: ZAGREB, Croatia, Rijeka, Zagreb