At least 19 people have died in Costa Rica after consuming alcohol contaminated with toxic levels of methanol, officials said. The victims, who ranged from 32 to 72 in age, consumed the tainted alcohol in various cities across the country dating back to early last month, the country's Ministry of
At least 19 people have died in Costa Rica after consuming alcohol contaminated with toxic levels of methanol, officials said.
They each died from what appeared to be methanol poisoning. The fatalities occurred in San José, Cartago, Limón, Guanacaste and Heredia. The confiscated brands include Guaro Montano, Guaro Gran Apache, Star Welsh, Aguardiente Barón Rojo, Aguardiente Timbuka and Aguardiente Molotov, the statement said.
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