The cocktails that left seven tourists in hospital, including four Australians, did not contain methanol or “illicit substances”, Fiji’s deputy prime minister has said.
Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka, in a statement from Wednesday, said the toxicology report into the alcohol samples showed “no illicit substances or methanol” in the ingredients.
“This is a significant relief and we are grateful for the swift medical attention and care provided to the visitors during this incident,” he said.
Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka. Picture: Facebook
The cause of the poisoning has yet to be identified, but it is understood Mr Gavoka will deliver press conference on the toxicology report later this evening in Suva.
The Fiji government sent the samples offshore for testing.
The poisoning struck the Warwick Resort on Saturday, with seven people falling ill after drinking pina coladas.
More to come.