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Eboy
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"New Jersey officials issued a health alert Wednesday after six people mistakenly drank torch lamp oil thinking it was apple juice, and one died as a result."

http://cbs3.com/topstories/torch.fuel.drink.2.761857.html

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Originally posted by Eboy:
"New Jersey officials issued a health alert Wednesday after six people mistakenly drank torch lamp oil thinking it was apple juice, and one died as a result."

http://cbs3.com/topstories/torch.fuel.drink.2.761857.html


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If you accidentally consume the oil, you are urged to call the Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222.

I'm thinking 911 would be easier to remember, but I'm a little drunk from the oil.

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