Victims are from the cities of Lagedo and João Alfredo, in the state’s Agreste; Pernambuco Sanitary Surveillance Agency Supervise distributors and points of sale of alcoholic beverages
The Health Department of confirmed two deaths from poisoning, possibly caused by adulterated alcohol with. This alarming incident is being investigated by the Pernambuco Sanitary Surveillance Agency (Apevisa), which analyzes three suspicious cases in the interior of the state. The victims, two men, died after consuming the drinks, while a third man suffered total loss of vision. The samples collected from the victims are being analyzed by the Institute of Forensic Medicine to confirm the presence of toxic substances.
The cases in Pernambuco appear in a worrying context, as similar situations are being investigated in São Paulo, where six deaths and 25 cases of contamination are under analysis. In Pernambuco, the victims were admitted to the Mestre Vitalino Hospital in Caruaru. One of the cases involves a 43 -year -old man who was hospitalized in serious condition in early September and died a week later. Another 32 -year -old man was hospitalized on September 4 and was discharged on the 23rd, but with visual loss. The third case, hospitalized on September 26, resulted in death on the 30th. The victims are from the cities of Lagedo and João Alfredo, in the Pernambuco Agreste.
In response to this critical situation, ApeVisa has started an inspection plan in distributors and points of sale of alcoholic beverages in the state. This effort aims to identify and contain the distribution of counterfeit beverages that may pose a risk to public health. The situation has generated a warning across the country, with the authorities intensifying efforts to ensure consumer safety. The population is advised to have caution when consuming alcoholic beverages of dubious origin, always verifying the origin and authenticity of the products.
*With information from Joélio Alves
*Report produced with the aid of AI
