SCOTS have been warned to be vigilant after bottles of fake vodka were discovered in the country, which could cause death if ingested.
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) said it had found 35cl counterfeit half bottles which have been fraudulently labelled as Glen’s Vodka.
The fake vodka was tested and found to contain the chemical isopropyl, which is not intended for human consumption.
If ingested, symptoms can range from abdominal pain, vomiting, and dizziness, to slow breathing, coma, and even death, the FSS has warned.
The agency added that the fake spirit would have a strange smell and that it would taste different from genuine vodka.
Customers have been asked to be extra vigilant when purchasing the spirit by the FSS.
Scots are also being urged to check for a laser-etched lotcode, which is applied to genuine Glen’s vodka between the rear label and the base of the bottle.
Anyone who believes they may have consumed counterfeit alcohol and/or are showing any symptoms have been asked to immediately contact NHS 24 on 111.
Anyone with information on the manufacture or sale of counterfeit alcohol is asked to contact the Scottish Food Crime Hotline on 0800 028 7926 or online, in partnership with [[Crime]]stoppers.
