Travellers warned not to confuse signs of methanol poisoning with a hangover

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRelatives of tourists who died from methanol poisoning have launched the "Know the Signs" campaign to warn holidaymakers this summer. The campaign highlights that 29 destinations, including popular spots like Indonesia and Vietnam, carry UK Government travel warnings for methanol poisoning. Travellers are advised to be cautious with spirit-based drinks, especially those served “on the rocks”, in shots, cocktails, or in buckets and jugs. Symptoms such as nausea, vision problems, and breathlessness can appear 12 to 48 hours after consumption and should not be dismissed as a hangover, requiring urgent medical attention. To reduce risk, holidaymakers should opt for branded, sealed alcoholic drinks from licensed venues and avoid unlabelled, unusually cheap, or homemade alcohol. In fullTourists warned of deadly methanol poisoning at these 29 holiday destinationsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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