Summary
A 30-year-old woman in São Paulo, Brazil, became the third person to die from methanol poisoning. Authorities are investigating the source of contaminated drinks, with 225 cases reported nationwide. Multiple businesses have been closed, and thousands of alcohol bottles have been seized.
Key Facts
- A woman named Bruna Araújo de Souza died from methanol poisoning in São Paulo.
- She drank vodka with peach juice at a bar before becoming ill.
- Two other men have also died after consuming methanol-contaminated drinks.
- Brazil has reported 225 cases of methanol poisoning, mostly in São Paulo.
- Authorities are investigating the source of the contamination.
- At least 11 businesses have been closed, and over 10,000 bottles have been seized by officials.
- People are warned against drinking products without proper labels or seals.
- Methanol is a toxic alcohol found in products like cleaning agents and can be fatal in small amounts.
