Canada recalls hundreds of Vodka bottles with whopping 81% alcohol

Inspectors found that the alcohol level was twice the amount stated on the label

AFP/PTI  |  Montreal 

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Canadian authorities on Friday recalled hundreds of bottles of Georgia Bay after inspectors found that the level was a whopping 81 per cent, twice the amount stated on the label.

The batch of 654 bottles were produced "before correct dilution to achieve the stated 40 per cent content by volume," the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said.



"As a result, the affected batch has content by volume of 81 per cent."

The statement added that there have been "no reported illnesses" linked to drinking the tainted

The Control Board Of Ontario (LCBO) warned that the "is not safe for consumption."

"Consuming a product with an content of 80 per cent could cause serious illness," it said, urging customers to return the bottles in question to any LCBO store for a full refund.

In 2011 and 2015, vodka-based drinks were also recalled after Canadian authorities found bits of glass in some of the bottles.

Canada recalls hundreds of Vodka bottles with whopping 81% alcohol

Inspectors found that the alcohol level was twice the amount stated on the label

Inspectors found that the alcohol level was twice the amount stated on the label Canadian authorities on Friday recalled hundreds of bottles of Georgia Bay after inspectors found that the level was a whopping 81 per cent, twice the amount stated on the label.

The batch of 654 bottles were produced "before correct dilution to achieve the stated 40 per cent content by volume," the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said.

"As a result, the affected batch has content by volume of 81 per cent."

The statement added that there have been "no reported illnesses" linked to drinking the tainted

The Control Board Of Ontario (LCBO) warned that the "is not safe for consumption."

"Consuming a product with an content of 80 per cent could cause serious illness," it said, urging customers to return the bottles in question to any LCBO store for a full refund.

In 2011 and 2015, vodka-based drinks were also recalled after Canadian authorities found bits of glass in some of the bottles.
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