US EditionAt Least Two Brazilians Dead Due to Methanol Poisoning
Authorities confirmed 11 methanol poisoning cases and are investigating 102 more linked to counterfeit alcohol, prompting warnings and emergency antidote stockpiling.
- Health Minister Alexandre Padilha urged Brazilians to avoid drinking, particularly distilled beverages, due to methanol poisoning cases and one confirmed death.
- The Health Ministry confirmed 11 cases of poisoning linked to alcoholic beverages and is investigating 102 suspected cases.
- Warnings from authorities and doctors have caused panic among many Brazilians.
- Jessica Ávila expressed concern, stating, 'With all these cases that keep coming up and more deaths being reported each day, it’s alarming'.
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Frozen alcohol has been found in bars in Brazil. Methanol poisoning has been on the rise for over a week. More than 120 suspect cases, including 11 laboratory confirmed cases. Intoxication can be fatal. A situation that puts the whole country in a state of alarm.
The sweet and sour national drink Caipirinha is nowhere to be seen on the tables. Pub-goers are afraid of being poisoned.
The Brazilian Ministry of Health reported this Saturday that there were 14 confirmed methanol poisonings following adulterated alcohol intake, with up to 195 suspected cases and at least 13 deaths allegedly due to this cause.Of this total, 14 methanol poisonings were confirmed while the rest are under study.At the moment, the health authorities have been able to certify the death of only two people due to the intake of adulterated beverages and …
Brazil methanol poisonings top 120 cases after deadly tainted liquor fuels nationwide panic
Brazil’s Health Ministry is warning people to avoid cocktails after tainted liquor left drinkers dead, blind or hospitalized, sparking panic and a nationwide investigation.
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