The U.S. State Department is alerting Americans to recent allegations that tainted or low-quality alcohol has caused some tourists visiting Mexico to fall ill.
The new advisory was published on the department's Bureau of Consular Affairs website under its safety and security guidance for Mexico on Wednesday.
"There have been allegations that consumption of tainted or substandard alcohol has resulted in illness or blacking out. If you choose to drink alcohol, it is important to do so in moderation and to stop and seek medical attention if you begin to feel ill," the department states on its website.
However, it's important to keep in mind that the advisory stems from allegations found in media reports.
"We have seen media reports regarding allegations that consumption of tainted or substandard alcohol has resulted in illness or blacking out in tourist areas in Mexico," a State Department spokesperson told ABC News in a statement.
According to the spokesperson, the department consulted with its Posts in Mexico before issuing the update.
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The department's caution comes on the heels of a high-profile investigation following an incident involving a Wisconsin woman who died at an all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen this past January.
Quintana Roo tourism secretary Marisol Vanegas reiterated that the country follows stringent quality measures at its hotels, according to CNN, adding that it's yet to receive a complaint or criminal case involving tainted or substandard alcohol.
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