Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has issued a public health warning after counterfeit Glen’s vodka containing the potentially harmful chemical, isopropyl, was seized last week.
The counterfeit vodka recovered was sold in 35cl bottles and its scale of distribution is still unknown.
When opened, FSS warned consumers that the counterfeit vodka may have a strange smell and taste and should not be drunk.
When consumed, even small amounts of isopropyl can be dangerous, highlighted FSS. Symptoms of isopropyl alcohol poisoning include abdominal pain, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, confusion, slow breathing, and in severe cases, coma or death. Counterfeit products with isopropyl alcohol will smell and taste very different to normal alcohol.
Every genuine bottle of Glen’s vodka has a laser etched lot code applied to the bottle between the rear label and the base of the bottle.
They will also have the following markings on the base of the bottle – the highlighted three identifiers will not vary in position or detail.
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 028 7926 or online, if you have any information.
