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News Release

April 23, 2004

Contact: Jane Shaskan, 860-679-4777
e-mail: shaskan@nso.uchc.edu

CPCC Issues Product Warning

FARMINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Poison Control Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center is issuing a warning about Mistolín, a cleaning product with packaging very similar to a sports drink and contents that are colorful and have a sweet and fruity smell.

The product was brought to the attention of the poison center after a young teen mistook it for a sports drink. The teen spit out the cleaning substance and therefore had no ill effects. “Mistolín contains strong detergents that can cause significant throat irritation and vomiting if swallowed,” said Amy Hanoian, community education specialist for the poison control center.

Mistolín is largely available in discount stores and is marketed to Latin Americans. To view the product, visit http://www.fortune3.com/comp67577/?pagesuffix=product66215-66210.html&

When poisoning is suspected, don’t wait to see what happens. Call the Poison Control Hotline at 1-800-222-1222.

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