UPI reports that an Australian man failed a breathalyzer test even though he steadfastly claimed he had not had any alcohol. He asserted that he only had eaten a "Bubble 'O Bill" ice cream treat. Tests performed by the Court confirmed that the breathalyzer measured a .018 alcohol level after consumption of the non-alcoholic ice cream and granted the man's request to remove the breathalyzer interlock device from his motor vehicle.
According to research, false positive breathalyzer tests may arise from consumption of certain non-alcoholic foods and drinks. It is recommended that a breathalyzer test not be administered until at least 15 minutes after the person last had something to eat or drink.
