Unexpected sources of alcohol that might cause positive drug screen result

[vampireslayer]

I was reading that I should avoid soy sauce and red wine vinegar because they may cause a positive alcohol test result. And vanilla extract too. Are there any other foods that might cause a positive result? What about apple cider vinegar?

Now I'm feeling paranoid about everything! I use red wine vinegar a lot! And I frequently use soy sauce in my marinades when I grill chicken.

[amoLucia]

Some cough syrups.

[muirite]

Mouthwash. B12 in some energy drinks well only if you drink lots

[muirite]

Any vinegar. Vinegar is soured wine

[Omaapecm, ASN, RN]

Just get in the habit of reading labels. All labels! Even face washes, lotions and moisturizers. I uses baby lotions just to be on the safe side. It most certainly can make you paranoid. If uncertain just error on the side of caution.

[peachfuzz]

Do NOT use otc weight lifting supplements. I am a RN who has been in recovery since 2009 for opiates. Had 1 + etg in 2012 for etg. TPAPN declared it incidental from hand sanitizer. 2 years later had another. Bam..."you are guilty". Reported me to Board. I had been using alcohol free soap, hand sanitizer, tooth paste, lotion, deodorant, no perfume, extracts, liquid flavoring of any kind and hardly ever ate anything I didn't cook. The only thing I changed was adding DHEA and Pregnenolone to my workout regimen (I am a fitness competitor). Bought them at GNC and never even considered alcohol might be an ingredient. I was so vigilant about everything else I consumed. How could I be so stupid...Now I am unemployed and have a board order. PLEASE check and double check what you consume!

[Omaapecm, ASN, RN]

Thanks for the additional info. It's always good to be familiar with new products!!!

[VinoLover2030]

perfume, mouth wash have low levels but do have alcohol in them

[SororAKS, ADN, RN]

Deodorant and some toothpastes with mouthwash in them. Salad dressings. Poppy seeds in dressings, sauces and muffins.

[SororAKS, ADN, RN]

Deodorant, some toothpastes, soaps, hand sanitizers, perfumes. Yes, even the latter, I was a bit sad to figure that one out because I love wearing perfume...but since I can make my own I started wearing that instead :)