Brazil warns against cocktails after the alcohol tainted has left a dead

The Ministry of Health of Brazil warns people to avoid cocktails after the alcohol tainted killed at least one person, blinded others and fueled panic nationwide.

From chic bars of São Paulo to the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilians are on board after a wave of poisonings suspected of alcohol contaminated by dead, blind or comas methanol.

Officials have confirmed a death by poisoning in methanol. The Ministry of Health said that 127 alleged cases were reported nationally with 11 confirmed and 116 undervalued in at least five states and the capital, Brasília.

Local media said the victims include high -end bars and restaurants. Some have lost their sight or fell into comas after drinking famous Brazilian caipinhas, vodka tonics and other clear cocktails.

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Gustavo Candido drinks alcohol in a bar in Sao Paulo, Friday, October 3, 2025. (APTO Photo / Ettore Chiereguini)

“I’m certainly not going to drink this weekend. Things are worrying,” said Rafael Martinez, a 30-year-old architect in São Paulo. “For the moment, I prefer to stick to soda or, at most, to beer, what they said is more difficult to alter.”

The Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, urged Brazilians to “move away from colorless spirits” and have announced new emergency measures, including the purchase of 2,500 doses of fumepizole, an antidote for methanol poisoning and 12,000 medical quality bulbs. The expeditions began on Saturday at five states while the government rushes to prevent more deaths.

According to the ministry, Brazil recorded 127 suspected cases, with 11 confirmed and 12 deaths still under investigation. Most are in São Paulo, although the cases surfaced to Pernambuco and Mato Grosso do Sul. Padilha said that the new stock of stock would ensure that “no patient passes without treatment” and that the two antidotes can be administered even before confirmation of the laboratory.

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People drink beer in a bar in Sao Paulo, Friday October 3, 2025. (APTO Photo / Ettore Chiereguini)

Federal police investigate a potential link with organized crime groups accused of distribution of counterfeit liqueurs.

Methanol is an industrial chemical that can cause nerve and hepatic lesions and is sometimes found in false or poorly distilled alcohol.

Restaurant owners suspend sales of alcohol to reassure nervous customers. “Last night, no one bought drinks … Even I don’t want to drink,” said Nikolaos Loukopoulos, who runs a Greek restaurant in São Paulo. “With a beer, we are well in this heat. Why risk it?”

The Rio de Janeiro tourist hotspot did not record any confirmed cases, but beach kiosks and restaurants have published warnings on social networks to calm visitors.

People drink beer in a bar in Sao Paulo, Friday October 3, 2025. (APTO Photo / Ettore Chiereguini)

Thaïs Flores, a 28 -year -old dental surgeon visiting Rio to São Paulo, said that she had reluctantly ordered a crown in a beach kiosk. “I don’t really like beer, but because of the latest news, this is my drink of choice.”

Her friend, Raquel Marques, 29, said that she could drink a vodka caipirinha anyway. “I’m afraid, but we tried our luck. The guy said he bought it on the market.”

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Fear occurs while Brazil is preparing for its tourist tip season, which raises an economic blow on its beaches and its nightlife.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.