Toxicology report: No illegal substances in Fiji drinks

Toxicology report: No illegal substances in Fiji drinks

The toxicological tests of the ingredients in the drinks, which from seven Tourists were consumed in Fiji, showed on Wednesday that "no methanol or illegal substances" could be demonstrated, according to the authorities of the South Sea island.

on the incident and the reaction of the government

The deputy Prime Minister Viliame R. Gavoka announced this information and apologized to the tourists that their vacation ended at a “so unsightly end”. Fiji has been in a phase of damage since the incident, since seven tourists, including four Australians, have complained about nausea, vomiting and neurological symptoms after the enjoyment of Piña Colada Cocktails in a bar of the upscale Warwick Fiji Resort on Saturday.

Health of the affected tourists

It is still unclear what the diseases caused, but Gavoka, who also acts as Minister of Tourism on the island, announced that all seven tourists between the ages of 18 and 56 have now been released from medical care and have "completely recovered".

security concerns according to similar incidents

This incident happened only a few weeks after Six tourists on Methanol poisoning died in Laos. This case had triggered international security warnings to consume alcohol abroad and an increased awareness among travelers regarding the content of locally brewed spirits.

statements by relatives of the data subjects

David Sandoe, a resident of Sydney, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation this week that he had received a call in which he was informed that his daughter and granddaughter were among the hospitalized. He explained that they belonged to a group that had drunk a Piña Colada Cocktail before they suffered. "It was a group in the lounge of this resort with a similar cocktail, and unfortunately seven people got the symptoms already mentioned," said Sandoe. His relatives have now returned home.

insurance for travelers

Gavoka assured the travelers that the incident was "extremely isolated". "No further incidents were reported in the resort or all over Fiji. The resort has been successful in Fiji for many years and has an excellent reputation, especially with our Australian visitors," he said in a statement.

statement by Warwick Hotels and Resorts

The Warwick Hotels and resorts operate luxurious accommodations worldwide, including in the USA, Europe and the Middle East. In a statement on Tuesday, Warwick Resort Management said that the incident "never before" had occurred in the 40 years of its company history in Fiji. "We would like to assure all of our visitors that we maintain the highest standards in terms of food and beverage security," said the statement.

tourism and security in Fiji

Every year, almost a million tourists visit the remote Pacific island to experience their tropical beaches. Fiji is generally considered a safe travel destination. However, the Australian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel instructions and warns visitors to the island of the dangers of beverage spiking and methanol poisoning.

worldwide reactions to incidents

In November, the deaths of two Australian teenagers, a British woman, an American man and two Danish women after the consumption of alcohol shots in Laos led to warnings of several western nations regarding the potentially deadly consequences of contaminated alcohol.