Insects found inside Glucon-D packet in UP

The victim had filed a complaint regarding the incident with Shivadas, drug safety officer of the area

Glucon-D
Press Trust of India Bulandshahr (UP)
Last Updated : Jun 09 2015 | 12:22 AM IST
A packet of energy drink Glucon-D was allegedly found with insect, following which it was sent for examination.

According to one Bablu, he bought a packet of Glucon-D from a general store in Bulandshahr on Saturday. He, along with his family, started vomiting after consuming the product. Later on examination, insects were found in the packet.

The victim had filed a complaint regarding the incident with Shivadas, drug safety officer of the area.

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Shivadas, after receiving the complaint, said four packets of Glucon-D were collected from the shop concerned and  sent to a laboratory in Lucknow.

Action will be taken after the test results arrive, he said.

Glucon-D is manufactured by the American pharmaceutical giant, H J Heinz company, headquartered in Pennyslyvania.
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First Published: Jun 09 2015 | 12:22 AM IST

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