Nigeria methanol poisoning outbreak kills at least 49
Residents have told the Associated Press that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” is suspected of being linked to the outbreak. Authorities have not yet confirmed the drink as the source, and investigations are
At least 49 people have died in a methanol poisoning outbreak in Nigeria. Residents told the Associated Press that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink known as "Monkey Tail" is suspected of being linked to the outbreak, though authorities have not confirmed the drink as the source and investigations are continuing.
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