Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
Summary
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance to include 11 more countries where there is a risk of methanol poisoning from contaminated alcoholic drinks. This update comes after a global rise in reported methanol poisoning cases. Methanol is a toxic substance that can cause serious health issues or death if consumed.Key Facts
- The UK Foreign Office added 11 new countries to a methanol poisoning warning list.
- The list now includes Bangladesh, India, Iran, Jordan, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, and Rwanda.
- Methanol is a toxic industrial alcohol not safe for human consumption.
- It is often added illegally to alcoholic drinks in some countries to cut costs.
- Methanol poisoning can cause blindness or death within 12 to 48 hours.
- The Foreign Office advises sticking to trusted sources for alcoholic drinks abroad.
- Symptoms of methanol poisoning include severe hangover-like symptoms and vision problems.
- The total number of countries with a methanol warning from the UK is now 28.
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