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Angostura bitters is alleged to have restorative properties. Angostura brand bitters is often incorrectly believed to have poisonous qualities because it is associated with angostura bark (which it does not contain), which, although not toxic, during its use as a medicine was often adulterated by
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Angostura bitters occurred; the company reported that the primary problem was a shortage of bottles. Incorrect rumours arose of a product recall, or that production of the bitters had stopped at the plant in Trinidad. The shortage of bitters was the subject of many news
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