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PRO/EDR> Methanol poisoning – Costa Rica: counterfeit alcohol, fatal, alert

Poisoning -- Costa RicaThe Costa Rican government has issued a national alert saying that alcohol tainted with methanol is behind the deaths of 19 people.According to the government, 5 women and 14 men have died after drinking contaminated liquor since early June [2019] The Health Ministry said the victims ranged from 32 to 72 years in age.While investigations continue, the ministry said in a report that the alcohol had been poisoned with methanol.The deaths occurred in June and July [2019] in the Read more [...]