A startling case in western Connecticut has revived public attention to deliberate food and drink contamination. On September 30, 2025, authorities say Kristen Hogan (33) poured ethylene glycol — a toxic ingredient in antifreeze — into a bottle of wine consumed by the father of her child. She has also admitted to putting the same substance in iced tea on a separate occasion.

Hogan faces charges of attempted murder and interference with law enforcement after lab testing confirmed the presence of ethylene glycol in the wine. Ethylene glycol poisoning can quickly cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and severe metabolic disturbances. Ingested in sufficient quantity, it is life-threatening.

From a food-safety and legal perspective, this isn’t just a “domestic poisoning” story — it raises i

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