The UK FSA issued an urgent alert about counterfeit vodka labeled as Glen’s Vodka. The counterfeit vodka may have a strange smell and taste different from genuine vodka. The product was found to contain isopropyl alcohol, making the product unsafe. Consumption of isopropyl alcohol can lead to alcohol poisoning and, in severe cases, death. The alert specifically applies to 35cl bottles that lack a laser-etched lot code between the rear label and the base of the bottle. The FSA has also issued a “Food Alert for Action” notice to local authorities, instructing them to inspect establishments in their areas for counterfeit products and to raise awareness among businesses. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-fafa-03-2024
