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Nigeria: Out-of-date orange drink turns deadly
At least 10 people have died after consuming the drinks authorities say.
Hundreds of people are in hospital in Nigeria after drinking the locally made orange-flavoured drinks which are usually bought in sachets from local shops and prepared by adding water.
The public have been warned to check the expiry date on the sachets containing the powder.
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