Fireball?

[jskibo]

thanks Todd


Alko recalls Fireball liqueur over propylene glycol concerns
Finland’s state-owned alcohol retailer announced Monday that it was pulling bottles of Fireball liqueur from store shelves. The move follows a decision by its Swedish counterpart Systembolaget to recall the beverage over concerns that it contained the mineral oil propylene glycol.


Image: Alko Oy
In a statement issued Monday Finland's state alcohol monopoly Alko said that the Fireball brand liqueur had been prepared according to North American food regulations and therefore does not meet the requirements of the European Union’s tighter regulations concerning recommended levels of propylene glycol.

According to Alko, the substance isn’t necessarily detrimental to individuals’ health, although it is used in a wide range of cases from de-icing compounds in the aviation industry to the preparation of snack foods. It’s also used in alcoholic beverages as a flavour carrier.

 

[ComplexHiAv8r]

I've got some in the freezer.... SHOTS!!!

 

[Autothrust Blue]

I've been/will be exposed enough to the stuff anyway...meh?

 

[jskibo]

Makes a great de-icer. I'm thinking it should be in the MEL this winter!

 

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

You're covered in the stuff all winter. What difference does it make? More shots!

 

[sv20]

I just came here to post that same article!

I thought it would be of special interest to my fellow NetworkJC'ers, seeing as how we consumed a fair amount last week (an understatement, perhaps?).

On a positive note, winter is just around the corner, my blood should flow freely this season.

Sean

 

[bucksmith]

I'm suddenly glad I showed up late for Cabo on tues. just think, I was regretting not being a part of all the fieball references...

 

[Autothrust Blue]

Makes a great de-icer. I'm thinking it should be in the MEL this winter!

I'll require de-icing upon completion of the walkaround in Edmonton.

Ah crap, what did I do? -regrets bid preferences-

 

[z987k]

You're covered in the stuff all winter. What difference does it make? More shots!

Propylene glycol is actually safe for consumption and used as a food additive in lots of things(check out those water flavorers). It has a very sweet taste. It is also the coolant used in food production because if some manages to get into the food, it is still safe to consume.
Ethylene glycol, on the other hand is very toxic. Type I and IV are made from both or either, no real way to tell unless you know the brand being used.
Oh the difference a carbon makes.

 

[wildfreightess]

I suppose this explains why I throw up every time I do shots of the stuff. Or anything else, really.

 

[Maurus]

I'm suddenly glad I showed up late for Cabo on tues. just think, I was regretting not being a part of all the fieball references...

I made the mistake of standing next to Todd too long that night. My other mistake was pulling an @Derg and not eating anything for dinner. Doh!

Thanks @ATN_Pilot for the shots! PH wasn't too happy the next day though.

 

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

We need more shots!

 

[NewYorkophile]

Can we take a moment and celebrate the open bar? Seriously. That was a GREAT idea.

 

[Whatusername]

Can we take a moment and celebrate the open bar? Seriously. That was a GREAT idea.

The open bar was nice. But next time we also need to have open Starbucks as well. There is no reason why a JCer should pay 9 bucks for coffee loaded with 4 shots of expresso.

 

[mastermags]

If it can do to snow and frost what it did to my stomach lining, then I'd say it would make a great alternative to type I fluid. More shots!

 

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Shopping last night.

 

[killbilly]

Saw a bit on @midnight last night about the wedding photographer who stuck a GoPro to a fireball bottle and then filmed people taking hits off of it. Weird.

 

[scooter2525]

Can we take a moment and celebrate the open bar? Seriously. That was a GREAT idea.

Maybe a wine bar for the classy folks...

 

[jskibo]

Maybe a wine bar for the classy folks...

That would be a barren location.

 

[ChasenSFO]

tl;dr so are we drinking or what?