The UK government has expanded its travel warnings to include eight new countries due to the risk of methanol poisoning from tainted alcohol, following an increase in related illnesses and deaths among tourists. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises travelers to be aware of the warning signs and seek immediate medical attention if suspected.
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The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has warned that tourists visiting Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Russia and Uganda may face a risk of methanol poisoning from According to an Oct. 21 advisory from the FCDO, the new warnings follow “an increase in cases of serious illness and death caused by alcoholic drinks tainted with methanol in popular overseas travel destinations.” “The expanded list builds on existing guidance for countries including Thailand, Laos and Vietnam,” the agency noted.The British government added eight countries to its list of travel warnings related to the risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit alcohol.Hamish Falconer, the British minister responsible for consular and crisis matters, said in a statement that “by the time travelers realize the danger, it can be too late. “That’s why we’re working hard to raise awareness of the warning signs and urging anyone who suspects methanol poisoning to seek immediate medical attention. “I encourage all travelers to check our travel advice and Travel Aware pages before they go on holiday,” he added. Dr. Sampson Davis, an emergency room physician, told Fox News Digital the symptoms of methanol poisoning include blurry vision, vomiting, confusion, nausea, visual loss, headache and intoxication. “Methanol binds to the same receptors as alcohol and will give you the same elated feeling,” the New Jersey-based physician said. “However, it is toxic to the body and will lead to death if consumed in modest quantities without treatment.” If poisoned, Davis said, victims must go to a hospital immediately and seek treatment with fomepizole, an antidote used to treat poisoning from toxic alcohol. “It has a very high mortality rate and will require hospitalization and monitoring if consumed in high volume,” he said. Spencer Coursen, a threat management expert in Austin, Texas, and the author of “The Safety Trap,” told Fox News Digital that the best travel protection is “a healthy sense of skepticism and a moderate dose of vigilance.”“It has a very high mortality rate and will require hospitalization and monitoring if consumed in high volume,” Dr. Sampson Davis, an emergency room physician, said about methanol.By sticking to sealed bottles and reputable venues, tourists can stay safe from poisoning, Coursen advised. “Cheap cocktails and unmarked bottles are a red flag,” he said. “If a drink tastes harsh or chemical, don’t finish it. “And if you feel dizzy, nauseous or develop blurred vision, seek medical care immediately and be sure to mention methanol exposure as a concern.”Teacher fired on first day after 'inappropriate' comment about female student in viral TikTokDisney World's eerie history of odd deaths haunts the 'happiest place on Earth,' with fresh string of tragediesGolden Globes podcast category ripped as ‘money grab’ as controversy swirls: ‘Out of control’ Lori Loughlin had to quiz dancers at husband Mosssimo Giannulli’s favorite strip club in desperate attempt to save marriage: sourceThe British government added eight countries to its list of travel warnings related to the risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit alcohol."It has a very high mortality rate and will require hospitalization and monitoring if consumed in high volume," Dr. Sampson Davis, an emergency room physician, said about methanol.
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