Another person has died from apparent methanol poisoning stemming from tainted alcohol in Costa Rica, according to government officials.
Costa Rica's Ministry of Health confirmed Wednesday that a 20th person has died, bringing the number of total victims deceased and sickened from drinking the tainted alcohol to 41.
During the raid, officials seized wines and liquors that lacked the necessary sanitary registrations or had expired registrations, according to the ministry. The brands confiscated in those raids include Guaro Montano, Guaro Gran Apache, Star Welsh, Aguardiente Barón Rojo, Aguardiente Timbuka and Aguardiente Molotov, according to the ministry, which advised residents to avoid drinking them.
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