After Salvador Raid, Cravinho Bar Remains Closed as Owners Release UFBA Report Citing Product Safety

Overview

• A multi‑agency operation on October 16 interdicted O Cravinho in Pelourinho and seized barrels during checks for irregular alcoholic products.
• Procon‑BA reported finding 90 bottles without Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) authorization during the inspections of several establishments.
• The bar’s proprietors deny any irregularities, assert that their documentation is current, and say they chose to keep the venue closed after being told to stop selling their signature drink.
• On October 17, the owners released a UFBA Bromatology laboratory report that they say confirms the safety and quality of inputs used in the bar’s beverages.
• Authorities have opened administrative procedures and MAPA certification steps continue as the Health Ministry tracks 41 confirmed methanol intoxications out of 148 national notifications.