Tamil Nadu Bans 'Almond Kit' Cough Syrup Over Toxic Chemical Contamination

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution, and consumption of the 'Almond Kit' cough syrup after tests confirmed contamination with the toxic chemical ethylene glycol. Manufactured in Bihar, the syrup poses risks including acute kidney failure and damage to the brain and lungs. Authorities have directed medical outlets to withdraw the product immediately and urged consumers to avoid batch AL24002. Inspections have been intensified to ensure removal, with public guidance available via a designated WhatsApp number.