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10-29-2014, 10:07 AM
http://www.thedailymeal.com/news/fireball-whiskey-recalled-containing-anti-freeze/102814
Norway, Finland, and Sweden have recalled the popular Fireball Cinnamon Whisky for containing a higher than acceptable level of propylene glycol, a substance that is classified by the Food and Drug Administration as “generally being recognized as safe” for consumption in small doses, but nevertheless is recognized by scientists as a toxin in higher doses. (The CDC has determined that toxic levels of the chemical are almost impossible to achieve through oral consumption.) The chemical is used in anti-freeze, as a preservative, and to create artificial smoke during fire safety training seminars and for e-cigarettes.
According to Alko, Finland’s state alcohol monopoly, the substance is not necessarily detrimental to one’s health, and can be found in other alcoholic beverages, too. However, Fireball is being recalled because its propylene glycol content exceeds European Union limits.
There are two versions of Fireball, one for the American market and one for Europe. The European version contains less propylene glycol than the U.S. version, to meet EU standards. According to The Daily Beast, the bottling company accidentally shipped American Fireball to Europe, and regulators found it to be out of compliance with European regulations.
“Propylene glycol (PG) is a regularly used and perfectly safe flavoring ingredient," a spokesperson for Fireball told The Daily Beast. "PG has been used in more than 4,000 food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for more than 50 years. Most people consume PG every day…."
Norway, Finland, and Sweden have recalled the popular Fireball Cinnamon Whisky for containing a higher than acceptable level of propylene glycol, a substance that is classified by the Food and Drug Administration as “generally being recognized as safe” for consumption in small doses, but nevertheless is recognized by scientists as a toxin in higher doses. (The CDC has determined that toxic levels of the chemical are almost impossible to achieve through oral consumption.) The chemical is used in anti-freeze, as a preservative, and to create artificial smoke during fire safety training seminars and for e-cigarettes.
According to Alko, Finland’s state alcohol monopoly, the substance is not necessarily detrimental to one’s health, and can be found in other alcoholic beverages, too. However, Fireball is being recalled because its propylene glycol content exceeds European Union limits.
There are two versions of Fireball, one for the American market and one for Europe. The European version contains less propylene glycol than the U.S. version, to meet EU standards. According to The Daily Beast, the bottling company accidentally shipped American Fireball to Europe, and regulators found it to be out of compliance with European regulations.
“Propylene glycol (PG) is a regularly used and perfectly safe flavoring ingredient," a spokesperson for Fireball told The Daily Beast. "PG has been used in more than 4,000 food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for more than 50 years. Most people consume PG every day…."