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CocktailSafe is a website dedicated to safety in cocktail ingredients and techniques. Supported by a grant from @totc and founded/written by @alcademics.

Is there such a thing as too much licorice? Actually, yes. cocktailsafe.org/licorice-liquo…

CocktailSafe's tweet image. Is there such a thing as too much licorice? 
Actually, yes. 
cocktailsafe.org/licorice-liquo…

Activated Charcoal: Its use and safety in cocktails: cocktailsafe.org/activated-char…

CocktailSafe's tweet image. Activated Charcoal: Its use and safety in cocktails: cocktailsafe.org/activated-char…

New page to CocktailSafe added: Fulvic and Humic Acid use in cocktails: cocktailsafe.org/fulvic-acid-an…


New page to CocktailSafe added: Bitter Melon cocktailsafe.org/bitter-melon.h…


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#DYK more than half of the sugar produced in the U.S. is made from GMO sugar beets? See the list of GMO crops grown and sold in the U.S.: go.usa.gov/xHvJ4 #FeedYourMind

FDAfood's tweet image. #DYK more than half of the sugar produced in the U.S. is made from GMO sugar beets?

See the list of GMO crops grown and sold in the U.S.: go.usa.gov/xHvJ4   #FeedYourMind

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Yep! We have to say it! Don't eat #cicadas if you're allergic to seafood as these insects share a family relation to shrimp and lobsters. go.usa.gov/xHg69

US_FDA's tweet image. Yep! We have to say it!

Don't eat #cicadas if you're allergic to seafood as these insects share a family relation to shrimp and lobsters. go.usa.gov/xHg69

"In the years since the 2004 law was passed, studies have found that sesame allergy is more common than was previously known in the United States. Although it’s much less prevalent than peanut allergy, it is comparable with certain tree nut allergies." nytimes.com/2021/04/26/wel…


While grapefruit isn't a dangerous ingredient in general, it causes interactions with many common prescription medications. If grapefruit is in a cocktail, be sure to include it in the drink description so that people can make informed choices. fda.gov/consumers/cons…


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DYK Bacteria found on raw meats, like Salmonella, can survive on surfaces for up to 32 hours? This includes your spices & countertops, too! Be sure to clean surfaces & spice containers often with warm soapy water!

USDAFoodSafety's tweet image. DYK Bacteria found on raw meats, like Salmonella, can survive on surfaces for up to 32 hours? This includes your spices & countertops, too! Be sure to clean surfaces & spice containers often with warm soapy water!

Black cocktails look spooktacular but activated charcoal is not a great way of doing it. Here are some alternative ways to color your cocktails: cocktailsafe.org/activated-char…


Tomorrow 9/21 we'll have a pre-recorded CocktailSafe seminar as part of Tales of the Cocktail with a live Q&A session at the end in case there are any additional questions. Register in advance to save some time. 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern. #TOTC2020 talesofthecocktail.org

CocktailSafe's tweet image. Tomorrow 9/21 we'll have a pre-recorded CocktailSafe seminar as part of Tales of the Cocktail with a live Q&A session at the end in case there are any additional questions. Register in advance to save some time. 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern. #TOTC2020 
talesofthecocktail.org

All essential oils are not created equally - some are "for external use only" but product labeling can be confusing. Remember: Organic is not the same as Edible. cocktailsafe.org/essential-oils…

CocktailSafe's tweet image. All essential oils are not created equally - some are "for external use only" but product labeling can be confusing. Remember: Organic is not the same as Edible. 

cocktailsafe.org/essential-oils…

A Bartender’s Guide to Customers with Severe Allergies liquor.com/customers-with…


Oh no, this article lists activated charcoal cocktailsafe.org/activated-char… and though it looks like the particular essential oils mentioned may be food-grade, it makes them sound like they're not but recommends to go ahead anyway- and that is dangerous advice. cocktailsafe.org/essential-oils…

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Dry Ice is not nearly as dangerous as liquid nitrogen, but you should never allow it to be swallowed (burns), store it in a sealed unvented container (bomb), or drive long distances with it in your car w/o proper ventilation (asphyxiation). cocktailsafe.org/dry-ice.html


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