The Sanitary Surveillance Center (CVS) reports that ten cases are under investigation in the state capital on suspicion of consumption of beverage contaminated
The Health Surveillance Center (CVS) of the State of reported on Saturday (27) that two deaths were recorded by poisoning by In the state since June – one in São Bernardo do Campo and another in São Paulo. In the period, six cases of substance intoxication in the state were confirmed. CVS reported that there are currently ten cases under investigation with suspected poisoning for consumption of contaminated drink in the state capital.
“The recommendation is for bars, companies and other establishments to redouble attention to the origin of the products offered, and that the population only gets drinks from legalized manufacturers, label, safety seal and tax seal, avoiding dubious origin and preventing cases of intoxication that can put life at risk,” CVS said in a statement.
What is methanol
Methanol is a liquid, flammable and colorless substance. It is widely used as a solvent in the manufacture of fuels, plastics, paints and medicines. It has great poisoning potential, and when consumed it can lead to death even in small doses. The substance cannot be intended directly for human consumption.
Alert
The National Secretariat of Drug Policy and Asset Management (Senad), After the state of São Paulo recorded cases of methanol intoxication, in the last 25 days, for the consumption of adulterated alcohol. The cases were considered outside the standard because they occurred in a short period of time and also by the relationship with alcoholic drink intake. There were nine notifications sent to the Federal Government Alert System by the Campinas (SP) Center for Toxicological Information and Assistance (Ciatox), a reference unit in toxicology in the state and serving several municipalities from São Paulo.
“Ciatox has received, in the last two years, cases of methanol poisoning from fuel consumption due to deliberate intake in substance abuse contexts, often associated with homeless people. However, according to notification, ingestion took place in social scenes of alcoholic consumption, including bars, and with different types of drink, such as gin, whiskey, vodka, among others. Unpublished records in that toxicological center, ”said Senad.
The secretary draws attention to “epidemic outbreaks.” “The scenario of tampering is particularly relevant from a public health point of view, as such episodes often result in epidemic outbreaks with multiple cases serious cases and high rate of lethality, affecting vulnerable population groups and requiring rapid response from health authorities,” the note added.
*With information from Agência Brasil
