SaralnamaA 30-year-old woman died from methanol poisoning in São Paulo, Brazil, bringing the death toll to three. Bruna Araújo de Souza consumed a vodka drink at a bar in São Bernardo. Brazil has 225 confirmed methanol poisoning cases, mostly in São Paulo. Authorities closed 11 businesses and seized over 10,000 alcohol bottles. The contamination source remains unknown. People are warned to avoid drinks without labels or safety seals. Methanol, found in cleaning products and antifreeze, is highly toxic. Symptoms resemble a hangover. Two men, Marcos Antônio Jorge Júnior and Ricardo Lopes Mira, also died. Health officials are investigating more suspected cases. To stay safe, drink only from trusted sources with proper labeling. (Updated 7 Oct 2025, 18:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 30-year-old woman died from methanol poisoning in São Paulo, Brazil, bringing the death toll to three
- Bruna Araújo de Souza consumed a vodka drink at a bar in São Bernardo
- Brazil has 225 confirmed methanol poisoning cases, mostly in São Paulo