Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Drugs Control has issued a strict warning against a specific batch of Almont-Kid Syrup. The batch AL-24002, made by Tridus Remedies in Bihar, tested positive for adulteration with ethylene glycol, a poisonous chemical. The batch, with manufacture date January 2025 and expiry December 2026, is now banned for purchase, sale, and consumption in Tamil Nadu. Authorities said ethylene glycol is highly toxic and can cause severe poisoning, kidney failure, and death. Retailers, distributors, hospitals, and pharmacies must immediately remove this batch from their stocks and report any sales or supplies. Consumers are urged to check their syrup’s batch number and avoid using this product. Anyone with the contaminated syrup should hand it over to officials for safe disposal. The Directorate also asked healthcare providers to watch for ethylene glycol poisoning symptoms in patients who may have taken the syrup and to report any adverse reactions quickly. Surveillance has been increased in medical shops and hospitals to stop further distribution. For guidance or to report, contact the Directorate at WhatsApp number 94458 65400.