"PUBLIC ALERT ON CONTAMINATED GALANT BITTERS
The National Agency for Food
and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) hereby alerts the general public
on the circulation of a possible fake and adulterated drink - Galant Bitters -
found to be contaminated with high levels of methanol.
The Galant bitters registered
by the agency is manufactured by Rita Food and Drink Limited, 30 Street, 4
Singapore Industrial Park, Thijan An District, Bing Doing Province, Vietnam.
Methanol poisoning causes
neurological problems, including visual disturbances, blurred vision,
blindness, nerve damage and insomnia. Ingestion of high levels of methanol
often causes death.
NAFDAC has placed all Galant
bitters on hold nationwide and is currently conducting an investigation to
determine the source of the contamination. Any useful information should be
forwarded to the nearest NAFDAC office.
The general public is hereby
advised to desist from the consumption of Galant Bitters pending the outcome of
the investigation.
Signed: Management
NAFDAC…Safeguarding the Health of the Nation"