The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning to its citizens visiting Nigeria to exercise caution following reports of methanol poisoning linked to fake alcoholic beverages circulating in parts of the country.
According to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), methanol — a highly toxic industrial alcohol used in products such as antifreeze, fuel, and paint thinners — has been found in counterfeit alcoholic drinks sold in Nigeria.
The advisory noted that methanol is dangerous even in small quantities and can lead to severe health complications or death when consumed. It explained that in some parts of the world, illegal producers mix methanol with real alcohol, such as spirits and cocktails, to increase volume and profit margins.
“The FCDO advises British nationals to avoid consuming unregulated or locally mixed alcoholic drinks while in Nigeria,” the statement read. “Methanol poisoning can occur quickly and may cause symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and in severe cases, blindness or death.”
The warning comes amid growing global concern over the rise of illegally produced alcoholic beverages in developing countries, many of which lack effective monitoring systems to ensure product safety.If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original at the top To Read Full Article
The UK government urged travellers to purchase alcohol only from reputable sources and report any suspected counterfeit products to local authorities.
LeadNaija News gathered that the Nigerian authorities are yet to issue an official response to the advisory as of press time.
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