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An outbreak of methanol poisoning in Nigeria has resulted in at least 49 deaths. The cause is suspected to be a locally made alcoholic drink known as 'Monkey Tail'.
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“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.”How each side headlined it
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Drinking locally made alcohol is common in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where it is more affordable and poorly regulatedAt least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment...
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.
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Nigeria’s food and drug regulator on Saturday said alcoholic concoctions tainted with methanol killed 48 people and sickened 182 in recent weeks.
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