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UK warns travellers of methanol-tainted alcohol in 28 countries, urging caution on unlicensed drinks.
UK travellers are warned about methanol poisoning risks in 28 countries, including Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam, and Japan, due to illegal additives in counterfeit alcohol.
Methanol, tasteless and colourless, can cause blindness, organ failure, or death within 48 hours, with symptoms mimicking alcohol poisoning.
Experts advise buying alcohol only from licensed venues, avoiding unlabelled or street-side drinks, and steering clear of clear spirits and drinks with a chemical smell.
Bottled beer is safer.
Travellers should consider duty-free purchases and seek immediate medical help if symptoms occur.
More details are on the Travel Aware website.
El Reino Unido advierte a los viajeros sobre el alcohol contaminado con metanol en 28 países, instando a la precaución con las bebidas sin licencia.