The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that high concentrations of methanol and cannabis were present in herbal drinks that caused the deaths of 48 people and blinded seven others in Ondo State. The agency said its investigation and risk-control measures are ongoing in the affected communities, in collaboration with relevant public health authorities. NAFDAC's findings provide a crucial update on the cause of the poisoning incident, which has raised concerns about the safety of unregulated herbal products.
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