| Number | "_JRC 2017_07.01 |
| Type of message | alert |
| Date of first message | 10.07.2017 |
| Announcement was made by | India (IN) |
| Description | At least twelve people died after consuming illegally-produced alcohol in the province of Uttar Pradesh (Northern India). 21 people linked to the incident were arrested. For counterfeiters it is common practice to increase the alcoholic strength of beverages by adding toxic substances such as methanol or anti- freeze liquids, which is suspected in this case. |
| Product category | alcoholic beverages |
| Article | alcoholic beverages |
| Hazard | counterfeiting, methanol |
| Country of origin | India |
| Distribution | India |
| Quantity (market) | No data available |
| Investigation results | counterfeiting |
| Remarks | food fraud notification from the monthly summary of articles on food Fraud and Adulteration |
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