Counterfeit Alcohol Kills Tourists: Identifying Methanol-Laced Drinks
Several young travelers recently died after drinking methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol in popular tourist areas; symptoms appear 12 hours later, causing organ damage or death; identifying features include a paint thinner smell, fizzy texture, oily consistency, and a brighter orange flame when lit.
Counterfeit Alcohol Kills Tourists: Identifying Methanol-Laced Drinks
Several young travelers recently died after drinking methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol in popular tourist areas; symptoms appear 12 hours later, causing organ damage or death; identifying features include a paint thinner smell, fizzy texture, oily consistency, and a brighter orange flame when lit.
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28% Bias Score
Dozens Dead in Turkey from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Turkey, dozens have died, mostly foreigners, from methanol-tainted alcohol in recent days; 23 deaths were reported in the past 48 hours, and two Turkmenistan citizens were arrested for producing and distributing the alcohol.
Dozens Dead in Turkey from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Turkey, dozens have died, mostly foreigners, from methanol-tainted alcohol in recent days; 23 deaths were reported in the past 48 hours, and two Turkmenistan citizens were arrested for producing and distributing the alcohol.
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40% Bias Score
Counterfeit Alcohol: Vision Loss in 6 Hours, Death Within 24
Professor Alper Şener warns that consuming counterfeit alcohol, often containing methanol instead of ethanol, leads to vision loss within 6 hours and death within 24 hours if untreated; even small amounts can be lethal.
Counterfeit Alcohol: Vision Loss in 6 Hours, Death Within 24
Professor Alper Şener warns that consuming counterfeit alcohol, often containing methanol instead of ethanol, leads to vision loss within 6 hours and death within 24 hours if untreated; even small amounts can be lethal.
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24% Bias Score
Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos and Other Tourist Destinations
Methanol-laced alcohol has caused multiple deaths among tourists in Laos and other countries, prompting warnings about counterfeit spirits.
Methanol Poisoning Deaths in Laos and Other Tourist Destinations
Methanol-laced alcohol has caused multiple deaths among tourists in Laos and other countries, prompting warnings about counterfeit spirits.
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40% Bias Score
37 Deaths in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Istanbul, 37 people died and 27 were intubated after consuming counterfeit alcohol over four days; authorities seized 33 tons of the substance.
37 Deaths in Istanbul from Counterfeit Alcohol
In Istanbul, 37 people died and 27 were intubated after consuming counterfeit alcohol over four days; authorities seized 33 tons of the substance.
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60% Bias Score
Turkey Seizes Thousands of Liters of Counterfeit Alcohol Amid Rising Death Toll
Turkey's Interior Ministry intensified its crackdown on counterfeit alcohol following a recent surge in deaths, seizing 136,904 liters of illicit alcohol in a two-week period and arresting 14 suspects out of 36, amid 37 deaths reported in Istanbul alone since November.
Turkey Seizes Thousands of Liters of Counterfeit Alcohol Amid Rising Death Toll
Turkey's Interior Ministry intensified its crackdown on counterfeit alcohol following a recent surge in deaths, seizing 136,904 liters of illicit alcohol in a two-week period and arresting 14 suspects out of 36, amid 37 deaths reported in Istanbul alone since November.
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40% Bias Score
Counterfeit Alcohol Fuels Brazil's Organized Crime: R$56.9 Billion Revenue in 2022
Organized crime in Brazil profits R$56.9 billion annually from the sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages, exceeding the revenue of major breweries; this is fueled by weak regulation, lack of traceability, and lenient punishments.
Counterfeit Alcohol Fuels Brazil's Organized Crime: R$56.9 Billion Revenue in 2022
Organized crime in Brazil profits R$56.9 billion annually from the sale of counterfeit alcoholic beverages, exceeding the revenue of major breweries; this is fueled by weak regulation, lack of traceability, and lenient punishments.
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40% Bias Score