(Sam Hodgson/Reuters)Methamphetamine-laced 7Up has reportedly caused one death and sent seven other people to the hospital in northern Mexico, prompting warnings to travelers from U.S. health professionals. Banner Health, which operates 28 hospitals in six U.S. states, says its toxicologists and emergency department physicians are on high alert following the reports of tampering. The attorney general in Baja California state has opened an investigation into the death and illnesses that resulted from the contaminated drinks. “None of the 7Up products sold in the U.S. are affected by the issue being reported in Mexico,” Barnes said. Following the report, the U.S. State Department in July warned travelers to Mexico about possible tainted or counterfeit alcohol that could cause sickness and blackouts.

Source: Washington Post September 23, 2017 11:01 UTC