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Booze spiked with methanol kills 20 in Costa Rica
The Tico Times
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October 18, 2020
Deaths from drinking alcohol adulterated with methanol occur occasionally in a range of countries, particularly related to bootleg liquor.
Costa Rica
Health Ministry investigates new reports of tainted liquor, methanol poisoning
Alejandro Zúñiga
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October 14, 2020
The Costa Rican Health Ministry said Tuesday that it has launched an investigation after three people died of suspected methanol poisoning this week.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica allowing bars and casinos to reopen
Alejandro Zúñiga
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October 5, 2020
Costa Rica will permit bars and certain casinos to reopen during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
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Tainted liquor cases on the decline, Health Ministry says
Alejandro Zúñiga
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August 26, 2019
There have been no new deaths since Aug. 1.
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Costa Rica reports more deaths from tainted alcohol; dengue cases on the rise
Alejandro Zúñiga
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August 6, 2019
Two more people died last week due to methanol poisoning, Costa Rica's Health Ministry reported.
Costa Rica
Health Ministry again expands list of methanol-tainted liquor, updates death count
Alejandro Zúñiga
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August 1, 2019
People or companies selling adulterated alcoholic beverages are subject to various administrative and criminal penalties.
Costa Rica
Health Ministry expands list of liquor brands suspected of causing methanol poisoning
Alejandro Zúñiga
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July 30, 2019
People or companies selling adulterated alcoholic beverages are subject to various administrative and criminal penalties.
Costa Rica
Adulterated alcohol in Costa Rica: What you need to know today
Alejandro Zúñiga
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July 26, 2019
As another week ends, we're recapping the latest in the public-health alert and response to methanol-tainted alcohol.
Costa Rica
U.S. Embassy issues safety alert over adulterated alcohol
Alejandro Zúñiga
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July 23, 2019
"At this time, we are not aware of any U.S. citizen illness or death due to consuming adulterated alcohol in Costa Rica."
Costa Rica
Updates: Health Ministry suspects 19 deaths due to adulterated alcohol
Alejandro Zúñiga
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July 19, 2019
Costa Rican authorities are investigating 19 deaths in June and July related to methanol poisoning.
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