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Contaminated vodka found in shops Contaminated vodka found in shops
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Bottles of fake vodka, containing potentially harmful levels of methanol, have been found in shops in Bristol.Bottles of fake vodka, containing potentially harmful levels of methanol, have been found in shops in Bristol.
Simon Caplin, Bristol City council spokesman, said the council had uncovered five incidents of the contaminated vodka being sold.Simon Caplin, Bristol City council spokesman, said the council had uncovered five incidents of the contaminated vodka being sold.
The independent shops selling the vodka were located in Stokes Croft, Cotham, Ashley Down, Clifton and Easton.The independent shops selling the vodka were located in Stokes Croft, Cotham, Ashley Down, Clifton and Easton.
Bristol trading standards officials will continue to inspect stores, to prevent the fake vodka from being sold. Bristol Environmental Health officers will continue to inspect stores, to prevent the fake vodka from being sold.
'Bottles seized''Bottles seized'
Warnings of contaminated vodka being sold, followed the arrest of a van driver in Newcastle earlier this month, when 180 bottles were seized.Warnings of contaminated vodka being sold, followed the arrest of a van driver in Newcastle earlier this month, when 180 bottles were seized.
Food standards staff are liaising with Islington council in London, where a number were found on sale.Food standards staff are liaising with Islington council in London, where a number were found on sale.
Although marked Spar Imperial Vodka, the fake drink is sold only in non-Spar outlets. All the bottles sold in Spar stores are authentic, it is stressed.Although marked Spar Imperial Vodka, the fake drink is sold only in non-Spar outlets. All the bottles sold in Spar stores are authentic, it is stressed.
'Nail varnish''Nail varnish'
Trading standards officials in Gloucestershire have also warned shoppers to be on the lookout after fears the contaminated vodka may be on sale there too.Trading standards officials in Gloucestershire have also warned shoppers to be on the lookout after fears the contaminated vodka may be on sale there too.
The Food Standards Agency says the methanol levels recorded could have serious health effects, including blindness, if consumed in large quantities.The Food Standards Agency says the methanol levels recorded could have serious health effects, including blindness, if consumed in large quantities.
But it says no cases of ill-health from the fake drink have been reported so far.But it says no cases of ill-health from the fake drink have been reported so far.
The counterfeit vodka has a hint of acetone smell, similar to nail varnish.The counterfeit vodka has a hint of acetone smell, similar to nail varnish.
The fake drink is being offered for sale in 70cl bottles.The fake drink is being offered for sale in 70cl bottles.