The crisis triggered by the detection of methanol in adulterated alcohol has mobilized several Brazilian states and entities in the sector, generating concern at the national level. According to Juliana Lopes, in the CNN Arenathere is an alert generated by the federal government that has worried the states. What was initially a problem located in São Paulo already has branches in other regions of the country.
“We start with a crisis here in Sao Paulo, but now a warning for several governors and also for entities,” said Juliana.
In Brasilia, one, who is hospitalized after attending a local distributor. The incident expanded the alerts about the possible national distribution of contaminated products.
In Goiás, rigorous bars and distributors were determined. According to Juliana, the idea is that “a detailed analysis of the origin of the products being distributed.” It is an attempt to prevent new cases of contamination.
The associations of the sector, including the Brazilian Association of Distilled Beverages, the Brazilian Beverage Association and Abrasel (Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants), began a large -scale training process. “More than 11,000 establishments have been trained to understand if the drink inside is contaminated,” according to Juliana with.
The sector of. There is a mobilization for inspection measures to be implemented on a national scale, with a collection by coordinated actions between the different levels of government to contain the distribution of adulterated products.
