Preliminary tests on vodka samples from Victorian retailers have sparked safety concerns.
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Researchers have described the initial findings of an investigation into illicit alcohol in Melbourne as concerning. The study focused on the availability of unregulated spirits within the state of Victoria.
According to Food Safety News, the team visited four licensed retailers between June and September 2025. During these visits, they acquired three suspected illicit vodka products alongside one control sample for testing.
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