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Deaths in Dominican Republic linked to tainted alcohol

By News Desk on April 10, 2021

More than 25 people have died in the Dominican Republic after drinking adulterated alcohol, according to authorities.

The Ministry of Public Health reported 26 deaths and more than 80 people affected throughout the country. The…
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France also affected by Listeria in enoki mushrooms

By News Desk on August 3, 2020

France has become the fifth country to report Listeria in enoki mushrooms from South Korea.

It was already known that 36 people fell sick and four died in the United States from November 2016 to…
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Researchers develop device to measure methanol in alcohol

By Joe Whitworth on July 22, 2020

Researchers have developed a device that detects low concentrations of methanol in alcoholic beverages.

Swiss experts have created and tested a portable device paired with a smartphone app that can measure methanol levels. When placed…
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Decline in food safety incidents monitored by INFOSAN

By News Desk on October 21, 2019

The number of food safety incidents involving an international network declined based on figures from the most recent quarter.

The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was part of 18 food safety events covering 50…
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Israel issues adulterated alcohol warning following deaths

By News Desk on August 29, 2019

At least 13 people have died in Israel since the start of 2018 because of methanol poisoning from alcohol, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.

The agency reported these were only incidents examined in…
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Adulterated alcohol kills two more in Costa Rica for 25 dead to date

By Dan Flynn on August 15, 2019

Visitors and residents of Costa Rica should not let their guard down regarding adulterated alcohol. Two more deaths from methanol poisoning were reported this week by the Costa Rican Ministry of Health.

The two latest…
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Methanol deaths in Costa Rica are likely due to alcohol fraud

By News Desk on July 26, 2019

The recent deaths of 15 men and five women reported by the Costa Rica Ministry of Health are blamed on methanol poisoning in alcohol. The fatalities, ranging from 32 to 72 years of age, are…
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