Tainted Alcohol Kills 19 In Costa Rica
The death toll is rising, while officials still have no idea…
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The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol.
The ministry said the investigation continues, but so far it has counted 14 men and five women who have died after drinking tainted liquor since early June. The victims ranged from 32 to 72 years of age.
Government officials have seized around 30,000 bottles from brands suspected of containing methanol.
Liquor sellers sometimes dilute products with toxic methanol to increase profit margins or raise alcohol content.
Source: WFLA
