Georgia Agriculture Commissioner warns of potentially contaminated kerosene sold in Cario may be volatile and should not be used
CAIRO, GA – (Fri, Feb 13 2026) Today, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is warning consumers who purchased kerosene on or after February 10, 2026, from Drew’s Self Service Station, 330 N. Broad Street, Cairo, GA 39828, not to use the product in their kerosene heaters or lamps.
“The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Fuel & Measures Division works every day to protect Georgia consumers and ensure the safety and integrity of our fuel supply, and we immediately issued a stop-sale order after finding evidence of possible contamination,” said Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper. “Anyone who has purchased kerosene from this location should not use it under any circumstances and can visit the store to receive a refund for their purchase.”
The kerosene is possibly contaminated with gasoline and has the potential to cause an explosion or fire if used in home heaters or lamps. Inspectors from the Georgia Department of Agriculture discovered the contaminated product during a routine inspection of the store.
A “stop-sale” order has been placed on the kerosene pump at the store. The pump will remain closed until the tank and lines have been cleaned and a new shipment has been tested and approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
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