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mfcorey1

(11,001 posts) Mon Jul 22, 2019, 10:38 AM Jul 2019

Costa Rica officials say tainted alcohol kills at least 19

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol.

The ministry said in a Friday report that the investigation continues, but so far it has counted 14 men and five women who have died after drinking adulterated liquor since early June. The victims ranged from 32 to 72 years of age.

https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Costa-Rica-officials-say-tainted-alcohol-kills-at-least-19-513028411.html

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Costa Rica officials say tainted alcohol kills at least 19 (Original Post) mfcorey1 Jul 2019 OP

Costa Rica? customerserviceguy Jul 2019 #1

If you're headed on vacation - This is really important! DesertRat Jul 2019 #2

customerserviceguy

(25,183 posts)

1. Costa Rica?

Reply to mfcorey1 (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 11:32 AM

Jul 2019

Wasn't that the "safe" Latin American country?

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)

2. If you're headed on vacation - This is really important!

Reply to mfcorey1 (Original post)

Mon Jul 22, 2019, 11:40 AM

Jul 2019

We need to be aware of the risk that tainted alcohol is being served-- its happened in Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic. Law enforcement has to crack down on this.

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