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Alert in the country for counterfeiting of a widely consumed product by Colombians: pay close attention
The National Institute of Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima) has raised alarms in Colombia after detecting the commercialization of counterfeit versions of Electrolit, the popular oral rehydration serum. This health alert arises after a complaint from Laboratorios Pisa, the registration holder, who identified batches with serious inconsistencies that put consumer health at risk.
TL;DR
- Invima has detected counterfeit versions of Electrolit, a popular oral rehydration serum, being sold in Colombia.
- Laboratorios Pisa reported batches with serious inconsistencies, jeopardizing consumer health.
- Counterfeit bottles are 625 ml and imitate the original but contain unknown substances without legitimate registration.
- Consuming adulterated serum can lead to gastrointestinal infections or severe complications.
- Key indicators of fake Electrolit include inconsistent flavors and colors, defective security seals, low-quality labeling, presence of sediment, and strange odors.
- Specific counterfeit batches and their incorrect flavor/original flavor pairings are listed.