Antifreeze Discovered in French Champagne
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From Reuters
VIENNA — The toxic antifreeze at the center of Austria’s wine scandal has been found in French champagne sold in Austria, the country’s Consumers’ Assn. said.
Diethylene-glycol is a de-icing agent that sweetens wine if added to alcohol. The association said it was the first time that the antifreeze was discovered in French alcoholic beverages.
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