The São Paulo Civil Police detained on Tuesday (30) in Americana two people involved with falsification of alcohol. A clandestine factory was closed and had seized about 17.7 thousand items used in the adulteration of the beverage. 
At the scene, a farm in the city of the city, the police found containers for the storage and transport of empty liquids and bottles. In the clandestine factory were produced whiskey, gin and vodka. No methanol was found.
“We had been investigating this place for over a month. Today, while fulfilling the warrants, we found this clandestine factory in one of the addresses. It was very well structured and served not only local trade, but the capital of Sao Paulo too,” said delegate Wagner Carrasco.
The two detained people will be responsible for crimes against material property, public health and consumer relationship.
In São Paulo, the Civil Police seized more than 800 bottles of alcohol, suspected of being tampered during inspections yesterday (29) and this Tuesday (30). The products were referred for analysis at the Institute of Criminalistics (IC) of the Technical-Scientific Police.
In Mogi das Cruzes (SP), the Civil Police seized 80 bottles of alcohol with indications of tampering and forgery in a winery. Local owners are investigated.
The State Government of São Paulo reported on Tuesday (30) that Five people died after seven cases of methanol poisoning in the state.
According to the State Department of Health, in addition to the seven confirmed intoxications, 15 suspicious cases are under investigation
Medical emergency
Methanol intoxication is a medical emergency of extreme severity. The substance, when ingested, is metabolized in the body in toxic products (such as formaldehyde and formic acid), which can lead to death.
The main symptoms of intoxication are: cloudy vision or vision loss (may reach blindness) and widespread malaise (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, sweating).
In case of identification of symptoms, immediately seek emergency medical services and contact at least one of the following institutions:
- Anvisa Dial-Intoxication: 0800 722 6001;
- CIATOX OF YOUR CITY For specialized guidance (see list here);
- São Paulo Poison Control Center (CCI): (11) 5012-5311 or 0800-771-3733-from anywhere in the country;
It is important to identify and guide possible contacts that have consumed the same drink, recommending that you immediately seek a health service for proper assessment and treatment. The delay in care and identification of intoxication increases the likelihood of the most severe outcome with the patient’s death.
