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‘This could break someone’s sobriety’: Woman says lady at Pilates studio offere…
A woman on TikTok says she felt strange after drinking a 'non-alcoholic' seltzer offered at her Pilates studio. There's a reason why.
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Consumer Alert: Kratom Found Undisclosed in "Non-Alcoholic Seltzer"
A recent incident has highlighted potential risks associated with beverages marketed as "energy drinks" or "non-alcoholic seltzers." Mary Kurian Coe, an engineer, recounted her experience after receiving a complimentary dragon fruit flavored seltzer at a Pilates studio in the United States. Ms. Kurian Coe stated that after consuming the drink, she began to feel "weird" and "off." Upon closer inspection of the product's labeling, she discovered that the seltzer contained Kratom, a substance known for its opioid-like effects and addictive properties. "It doesn't say it anywhere on the front," Ms. Kurian Coe explained in a video, emphasizing that the ingredient was only listed under the "supplement facts" on the back of the can. She expressed significant concern regarding the lack of prominent disclosure for such a potent substance. "Why would you just be putting Kratom in stuff and not clearly stating it on the front of the can? I don't want to be consuming Kratom," she asserted. She further highlighted the danger this poses, particularly for vulnerable populations such as recovering addicts, who might unknowingly consume an addictive substance. The incident underscores a growing call for greater transparency in product labeling, especially for beverages containing potentially harmful or addictive ingredients.
