Paris, Jan 20, 2025 (AFP) - Risky nectar: France warns of surge in 'aphrodisiac honey'

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2025-01-20
French customs officials said Monday that a record 31,000 tonnes of illegally imported honey touted as an all-natural sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- were seized in the country last year. The packets of honey and gels, sold as "shots" or "sticks" with names like Black Horse or Bio Max, are often sold surreptitiously in clubs and other nightlife spots. Use of the "aphrodisiac honey" has increased in recen......
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