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Mexican Lifestyles Food & Dining Consumers Warned Of Phony Tequila | Consumers Warned Of Phony Tequila |
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| Written by GR Staff | |
| Saturday, 28 January 2006 | |
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The Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT) is advising people to not purchase tequila that is missing a proper label. The CRT, which is responsible for regulating the tequila industry, placed ads in several Guadalajara newspapers, telling readers to protect their health and not to be deceived. Illegal tequila - beverages called tequila but are not certified by the CRT - are often sold by roadside vendors and in tianguis markets. A list of all approved tequilas is provided by the CRT on its Web site.
Guadalajara, Jalisco Some beverages sold by the vendors are made from agave, but lack CRT approval. Often, though, the beverages contain types of alcohol best not consumed by humans. Mexico's Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) also warned against picking up cheap booze in the informal economy. Additionally, during a crackdown on bars and restaurants last summer, it found many establishments passing off knockoff products as name-brand liquor - a practice it found most in all-inclusive resorts and nightclubs offering barra libre promotions. In general though, purchasing liquor at grocery and corner stores presents no problems. |
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