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16th Jun 2017

A warning has been given about alcoholic ice pops

Careful now.

Laura Holland

Careful now.

Police in the UK have issued a warning about alcoholic ice pops, when it comes to overconsumption. During the hot weather, many people are opting to eat one of the alcoholic ice pops over traditional ice creams.

There are a few different varieties available in Ireland from specific outlets and also in some supermarkets. They’re a huge trend in the UK as well.

And if they happen to have two or three and then get behind the wheel to drive they would be over the limit.

According to The Sun, Harry Simpson, from the Police force, has said:

“On a hot summer’s day it is easy to lose count of how many you have, and then get behind the wheel of a car.

If you wouldn’t consider drinking a gin and tonic or cocktail when driving, then you shouldn’t consider having one of these lollies.

We always recommend that drivers refrain from any alcohol as the effects differ depending on age, weight and metabolism and to check packaging to understand if there is any alcohol in what they are eating or drinking.”

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