Foreign Office 'red flag signs' warning after death of British holidaymakers

NewsUK NewsTravel AdviceTourists alerted to red flag signs of danger09:15, 29 Jul 2026The Foreign Office is alerting holidaymakers to danger signs which, if spotted, could save lives(Image: scu)An alert has been issued to holidaymakers about the dangers of rogue drinks and the health warning signs to look out for. It comes from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - FCDO - in the wake of the deaths of young tourists who died after drinking alcohol contaminated with methanol while abroad.‌In a post on X on Tuesday, the FCDO - which frequently advises British tourists about overseas safety, security and health matters - a video shows the families and friends talking about their loved ones lost by unknowingly drinking the 'colourless and odourless' liquid they believed to be alcoh