At least 18 people have died and 35 have been hospitalized in Russia after consuming adulterated apple juice
The country’s Interior Ministry has ordered the police to launch a large-scale inspection of alcohol selling and storage points
he Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia The Samara region police (southwest) ordered a large-scale inspection of alcohol sales and storage points after it was carried out in recent days It confirmed at least 18 dead in the area After consuming adulterated apple juice.
“Patrols have been deployed on highways in the area to prevent transfer attempts counterfeit goods. The Russian Interior Ministry said in a statement compiled by Interfax that “traffic police teams are checking vehicles.”
At least as reported by the Russian authorities Two people died in Samarra After consuming adulterated apple juice. in the vicinity Ulyanovsk killed another 16 peoplewhile 35 were hospitalized. In Udmurtia, also located in southeastern Russia, at least two people have been hospitalized in critical condition.
After learning of these cases, the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor, in Russian) announced the withdrawal of the drink from the market. ‘Mr. Apple juice’ Made in the Samara region. Authorities are also looking for manufacturers of this adulterated alcohol.
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