Third person dies from methanol poisoning in Brazil

A third person has died from methanol poisoning in São Paulo, Brazil, after consuming tainted vodka. Health authorities are investigating the source of the contaminated drinks that have led to 225 confirmed cases of poisoning in the region. Consumers are being warned to avoid drinks without labels, safety seals, or tax stamps to prevent further incidents of methanol poisoning, a highly toxic type of alcohol that can cause severe illness or death even in small amounts. Symptoms of methanol poisoning can be mistaken for a hangover, making it difficult for individuals to realize they have been affected.