You may have seen this headline over the weekend - Methamphetamine Found in 7Up Bottles in Mexico Several agencies have issued an advisory indicating that bottles of 7Up soda in Mexicali, Mexico were found to be contaminated with methamphetamine. According to the warning, the contamination was caused by product tampering.(US version) The Arizona Republic reports that the contaminated drinks have caused one death and sickened seven people. Mexicali is located just south of the border with California. But a spokesman for 7Up’s owner, Dr. Pepper Snapple, told the Republic that the issue doesn’t affect 7Up products sold in the U.S. PepsiCo manufactures and distributes 7Up internationally. The Attorney General’s office for Baja, Mexico said an investigation into the apparent tampering is underway. How long before we start seeing this cross the border along with everything else?
