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Methanol-tainted local brew kills 48 in Nigeria's Ondo state

Nigeria's NAFDAC reports 48 deaths and 182 illnesses from methanol-contaminated local alcohol, known as 'Monkey Tail', across three districts in Ondo state. The incident highlights recurring risks of unregulated local brewing and regulatory enforcement gaps. The full scope of contamination and any arrests remain unclear.

South China Morning Postabout 3 hours agoNGengCredibility 28%View source

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Mosaic Score5.6
Confidence0.7
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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#methanol#alcohol#public-health#nigeria#food-safety#outbreak

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Ondo state

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