If I Were To Use Mouthwash With 26.9% Alcohol, Would The Breathalyzer See It As Equivalent To, Say, Taking A Shot?
Great question, Jennifer. Yes, that is possible. If food you are eating is cooked in alcohol, it certainly can translate into a measurable BAC reading. The reason for the long waiting period , as you may have guessed, is probably because the alcohol wasn’t released into your system until the food was digested. Thanks so much for getting in touch.
Can a stew made with beer and cooked in a crock pot be the cause of a low reading such as .009? If so, since food takes longer to digest, is it possible for that .009 reading to show up for a fairly long period, anywhere from 1-4 hours, after eating the stew?
Thanks for getting in touch, Bruce. False positives are possible if you are using certain inhalers or are diabetic, and utilize a breathalyzer with a semiconductor sensor. However, our Professional Grade BACtracks are equipped with Xtend Fuel Cell Sensors, and so are not affected by substances other than alcohol. Please contact us at support@BACtrack.com and we are happy to help you right away.
I have COPD and use an albuterol inhaler. I notice my BAC track will give me a reading between 0.3 and 0.5. If one has an interlock device that goes off randomly which can be at anytime while you are driving and you must blow into the device and get a false reading. I have tested my BAC track and it will sometimes register 0.3 for up to 15 minutes. I also have trouble getting enough breath to at times get a reading.
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Annie
March 02, 2017
can pizza crust made with yeast trigger a BAC?