How to Avoid Tainted Alcohol When Traveling
by Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki from Lifehacker on (#4KXTK)

Homemade and counterfeit alcoholic drinks can contain methanol, and the chemical has been blamed for the deaths of 19 people in Costa Rica this summer. Most alcohol you're likely to encounter while on vacation is probably safe, but here are some precautions to keep in mind.