Scots warned about fake dangerous vodka disguised to look like popular brand
BOOZE ALERT Scots warned about fake dangerous vodka disguised to look like popular brand
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SCOTS drinkers have been warned about fake vodka after a potentially fatal chemical was found in counterfeit bottles.
Fans of popular brand Glen's Vodka have been issued with the alert after the worrying issue was flagged up.
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Glen's Vodka, bottled in Ayrshire
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said it had found 35cl bottles, or a half bottle, disguised to look like genuine Glen's.
A chemical known as isopropyl was found in the illegally labelled vodka, seized by the agency, which can be dangerous if consumed.
The FSS said vodka containing isopropyl will taste and smell 'very different' in comparison to normal alcohol.
They also said the effects of the drink would be much stronger than normal.
Symptoms of isopropyl alcohol poisoning include stomach pain, vomiting, dizziness, sore head, confusion, and slow breathing.
In some severe cases, FSS have warned it could lead to a coma or death.
Genuine Glen's vodka has a laser etched code imprinted on the back and base of the glass bottle.
A legitimate product can also be identified by size, fill height and a bottle ID - FSS said these markings would not vary in position or detail.
BBC Scotland reported last year that similar counterfeit bottles had been discovered by The Food Standards Agency (FSA).
In a statement, Food Standards Scotland said: 'The scale of distribution of counterfeit product is still unknown.
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'If you believe you may have consumed alcohol that has a strong smell and a very different taste to normal and are showing any of the symptoms described, please contact the NHS 24 on 111 immediately.
'If you have severe symptoms, call 999.'
Glen's is the second-biggest selling spirit in the UK.
Founded in 1972, It is bottled in Catrine, Ayrshire
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