Overview

• Health Minister Alexandre Padilha reported 127 suspected intoxications across 12 states as of Oct. 4, with confirmed cases stable in single digits and one death confirmed in São Paulo.
• São Paulo remains the epicenter with 102 notified cases (11 confirmed) and a state crisis cabinet in place, alongside 8 arrests this week, 10 venue interdictions, and 4,500 suspect bottles seized.
• The Health Ministry began daily national bulletins on Oct. 3, listing 113 cases that day and noting additional deaths under investigation across several states.
• Treatment stocks are being scaled up with 4,300 existing ampoules of ethanol pharmacêutico plus 12,000 more purchased, 604 compounding pharmacies identified for supply, and 2,500 fomepizol treatments secured via PAHO for delivery next week.
• Investigations indicate criminal adulteration of distilled spirits such as gin and vodka, and officials urge people to avoid distilled beverages of uncertain origin, particularly screw‑cap clear spirits, while tracing of the contamination point continues.