Overview
- The Bahia health department said seven cases are confirmed with one death, while eight previously suspected cases were ruled out after investigation.
- Civil Police arrested a man on suspicion of selling adulterated alcohol, the implicated beverage depot was sealed, and two other local businesses had products seized.
- Authorities linked the cases to vodka purchased from the same distributor, with six people drinking a mixed beverage at an engagement party and one victim consuming a product separately.
- Health agencies launched joint surveillance and public awareness actions, and the Ministry of Health reinforced antidote supplies by sending an additional 100 units of fomepizole to the state.
- Local measures include temporary bans on distilled alcohol sales in Ribeira do Pombal and a nearby city through Jan. 5, while Feira de Santana approved tougher penalties against adulterated drink sales and industry leaders urged purchases from licensed outlets.