Minister of Health advises against consuming distilled beverages

Minister Alexandre Padilha warns about the dangers of contaminated alcoholic drinks in Brazil, particularly those with screw-top bottles. The Ministry is increasing its stock of antidotes for treatment; learn how they work. Methanol poisoning: how do antidotes work? What is the treatment? Methanol in wine and beer: can these beverages be contaminated? Learn more. ‘I want to give a recommendation to the population as a whole, as Minister of Health and as a doctor: at this moment, avoid consuming distilled beverages, especially those with screw-top bottles. So far, what has been identified is the presence of this crime in screw-top bottles of distilled beverages. We are talking about a product that is recreational, it is not a staple food item,’ he said. The minister also warned retailers to be extra cautious about purchasing beverages from suppliers, ensuring certification of origin, but emphasized that there is no need to panic.