Blackpool Council is warning people not to purchase any counterfeit, and potentially dangerous, bottles of Spar own brand Imperial Vodka.
Spar Imperial Vodka is only available in Spar shops.
Any offered for sale elsewhere would indicate that it may be counterfeit.
The counterfeit bottles of ‘Imperial Vodka’ can be identified by any of the following features; they will bear an old pre 2007 version of the SPAR 70cl Vodka label.
The ‘Duty Stamp’ is incorrect and will not appear to fluoresce under ultra violet light.
Some of the text may also appear blurred and counterfeit bottles do not bear any lot codes on the neck of the bottle.
Most importantly, chemical analysis of seized counterfeit Imperial Vodka has been shown to contain high levels of methanol, which could be harmful if drunk in sufficient quantities.
Tim Coglan, Head of Quality Standards, said: “Anyone who has purchased a bottle of the counterfeit vodka should report it immediately to the Council’s Food Control Group.
"The council takes the illegal production of food and drink products very seriously and does not want the safety of any of our residents or visitors to be at risk”.
Anyone finding or suspecting they may have purchased any counterfeit Spar Imperial Vodka should contact the Council’s Food Control Group on 01253 478 332.
The council advises that any ‘suspect’ products are not to be consumed until they have been inspected however legitimate Imperial Vodka may continue to be purchased from Spar shop outlets.
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