FDA Warns Public Against Cannabis-Contaminated Alcoholic Beverages

Kings Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990 are dangerous to drink

By: Ashiadey Dotse  The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a strong warning to the public not to drink Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990, saying the two alcoholic drinks are dangerous for human health. According to a press release from the FDA, these drinks contain marijuana (cannabis) extracts and are unregistered. They are believed to be illegally produced by Famude Catering Services, a company based in the Ashanti Region.…

FDA Warns Public Against Cannabis-Contaminated Alcoholic Beverages

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/fda-warns-public-against-cannabis-contaminated-alcoholic-beverages/Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a stern warning against two alcoholic products found to contain marijuana extracts. Laboratory tests confirmed Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990, both unregistered beverages, are contaminated with cannabis and unsafe for consu…

FDA warns public against two alcoholic drinks laced with marijuana extracts

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public alert against the consumption of two alcoholic beverages—Kings Orange Flavoured Liqueur and Jupiter 1990—after laboratory analysis revealed the presence of marijuana extracts in the drinks. In a statement released on Sunday, May 18, the Authority said the products are not registered and pose serious health risks. The FDA traced the production of both drinks to FAMUDE Catering Services, an un…