{
  "id": 8452294,
  "title": "NAFDAC confirms 48 deaths from toxic alcoholic concoction in Ondo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/nafdac-confirms-48-deaths-from-toxic-alcoholic-concoction-in-ondo",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-19T11:42:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nairametrics",
    "slug": "nairametrics",
    "url": "https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/19/nafdac-confirms-48-deaths-from-toxic-alcoholic-concoction-in-ondo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed 48 fatalities following consumption of a locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoction, contributing to a mass poisoning outbreak in Ondo State. As of September 17, 2026, the agency reported 182 cases, primarily affecting communities in Odigbo Local Government Area, with New Town, Odole, Okele, Oria Otigbo, Araromi-Obu and Oniparaga being the most impacted. The investigation revealed a high fatality rate among victims, with six people still hospitalized. Preliminary tests found toxic substances in 15 unlabeled samples, indicating significant toxic potential. NAFDAC has arrested 15 individuals in relation to the suspected production, sale, and distribution of the implicated alcoholic beverages. They urge Nigerians to avoid unlicensed, unregistered, or locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoctions.",
  "summary": "The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that 48 people have died after consuming a locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoction linked to a mass poisoning outbreak in Ondo State. The post NAFDAC confirms 48 deaths from toxic alcoholic concoction in Ondo appeared first on Nairametrics .",
  "key_points": [
    "NAFDAC confirms 48 deaths from toxic alcoholic concoction in Ondo State.",
    "As of September 17, 2026, 182 cases reported, primarily in Odigbo Local Government Area.",
    "NAFDAC arrests 15 individuals in relation to the suspected production, sale, and distribution."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}