10 h. ago Bombshell claim from the parents of the Aussie teens who died from methanol poisoning

The tragic update comes nearly a year after the Australian teens were among six who died after consuming tainted drinks at a popular hostel.

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2 w. ago Could your holiday cocktail kill you? Foreign Office warns tourists over deadly methanol drinks in Mexico, Kenya and Japan that have already claimed nine lives

Brazil recorded a mass methanol poisoning earlier this month, leaving three dead, and the UK FCDO has doubled a list of countries it says have reported cases of bootleg booze poisoning.

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2 w. ago Is it safe to drink alcohol in Mexico? Foreign Office issue new warning over methanol poisoning

Travellers are reminded to ‘seek urgent medical attention’ if they show signs of illness

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2 w. ago Foreign Office expands methanol poisoning warning to include 8 new countries

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to British holidaymakers about the dangers of methanol poisoning in a number of countries, including popular holiday destinations such as Mexico and Japan

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2 w. ago Is it safe to drink alcohol in Japan? Foreign Office issue new warning over methanol poisoning

Travellers are advised not to accept drinks from strangers or leave alcohol unattended

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2 w. ago Foreign Office issues urgent travel advice for eight countries after 'deaths and serious illness'

The FCDO has expanded methanol poisoning warnings to cover eight additional countries where incidents have been recorded.

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2 w. ago Foreign Office extends methanol poisoning warnings to eight new countries

Japan and Mexico are among the countries with updated guidance

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2 w. ago Travel alert as eight new countries get methanol poisoning warnings

Travellers have been warned to be wary in certain tourist hotspots like Japan and Mexico, as more countries are added to the list

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4 w. ago Methanol poisoning kills three in Brazil as secret alcohol factory uncovered

While investigating the deaths of two people who had drunk vodka purchased at the same bar, police in Brazil uncovered a clandestine alcohol factory near São Paulo

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