Death Toll From Tainted Alcohol In Costa Rica Has Risen To 25 (via Bossip)
from the Ministry of Health’s website previously stated that 19 men and 6 women–with ages ranging from 32 to 72–died due to alcohol poisoning since June. An earlier list of brands to avoid includes: Guaro Montano, Guaro Gran Apache, Aguardiente Estrella, Aguardiente Barón Rojo, Aguardiente Timbuka and Molotov Aguardiente.
Now, a month later, a newer list advises people against: Guaro Chonete, Guaro Cuerazo, Guaro Sacheto, Red Star Brandy, Brandy Red Barnacle, Brandy Timbuka and Brandy Molotov. Authorities believe these types of alcohol may have also been affected and should therefore be avoided. The Ministry of Health has shut down 10 establishments in response to the outbreak, along seizing over 55,000 containers of alcohol–a figure that’s up from 30,000 in July.
They seize product that they believe to be laced with methanol, which is found in antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid. According to Yahoo News, adding methanol to distilled beverages can increase volume and potency. Safeproof went on to add that ingesting even a small amount can be lethal. As for symptoms from methanol poisoning, some of the more severe ones include: headaches, dizziness, blindness, and death.
This scary news in Costa Rica follows a series of U.S. tourists deaths in the Dominican Republic this year, which might also be linked to toxic alcohol.
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