People are warned to look out for fake vodka that is being produced and sold.
The Food Standards Agency said it had been made aware of the production and distribution of counterfeit vodka labelled as Glen’s Vodka.
It said the 35cl bottles could be affected.
The counterfeit vodka may have a strange smell and taste differently to genuine vodka.
Products sampled were found to contain isopropyl alcohol, so they are unsafe, the agency said.
Isopropyl alcohol is an industrial solvent and is not intended for human consumption. Consumption of isopropyl alcohol can quickly lead to alcohol poisoning and in severe cases death.
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, intoxication, respiratory depression and coma. Cardiovascular collapse is also possible. Anyone with symptoms should seek medical attention.
The agency said anyone who has a bottle that either has no laser etched lot code applied to the bottle between the rear label and the base of the bottle, they should not drink it.
It added: “Please be aware IPA has a strong odour and it may be possible to detect contaminated products by smell alone.
“If the vodka has a strong smell, do not consume it. Instead store it in a safe place and report it to your local authority for further instruction and advice.
“If anyone has any information on the manufacture or sale of counterfeit alcohol, then please contact our freephone confidential National Food Crime Unit hotline on 0800 028 1180.”
