Brazil: Third person dies from methanol poisoning in São Paulo

Authorities are investigating the source of the tainted drinks, which have affected more than 200 people.

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Bruna Araújo de Souza died after consuming a vodka drink at a bar more than a week ago, according to officials in the city of São Bernardo. It comes after health officials announced the deaths of two men.

There has been a total of 225 confirmed cases of methanol poisoning in Brazil so far, according to the health ministry's latest update. Most of these have been in São Paulo.

At least 11 businesses have been closed and more than 10,000 bottles of alcohol seized by authorities.

It is unclear whether the contamination was intentional or accidental, and people are being asked to avoid consuming drinks without labels, safety seals or tax stamps.