Overview

• State and municipal authorities report three suspected fatalities linked to adulterated alcohol, six methanol intoxications confirmed since June, and ten cases currently under investigation.
• Police and sanitary teams seized 117 unlabelled bottles in raids on three venues in the Jardins and Mooca districts, with samples sent to forensic labs for chemical analysis.
• Rapid-alert data logged nine suspected intoxications over 25 days tied to spirits served in social settings, including gin, whisky and vodka bought in bars and adegas.
• A federal committee met to coordinate the response, with the SAR continuing to monitor cases as Health, Agriculture and Senacon mobilize Procons and issue purchase-safety guidance.
• Investigators are tracing supply chains, and an industry group alleges possible PCC-linked diversion of industrial methanol, a claim not confirmed by authorities, as hospitals report severe injuries including blindness and coma.