In a troubling case that spans multiple regions, investigators report the discovery of an artificial cider product linked to serious harm across the country. The announcement, attributed to DEA News, highlights the broad reach of the incident and the ongoing response by health and safety authorities.
Officials in the Vladimir region, collaborating with public health inspectors, are inspecting storage facilities amid warnings about potentially dangerous alcohol. At a warehouse near Vladimir, authorities seized 90 barrels of a 30-liter apple drink that apparently originated from the Samara region, triggering a broader halt on its distribution while tests continue.
Local police in Murom reported the discovery of more than 70 kilograms of similar products in the city, a finding that underscores the scale of the supply involved in this episode. The Muromsky Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the intake and is coordinating with other agencies to track the chain of custody and prevent further exposure.
Parallel checks are underway in the Ryazan region after earlier notices indicated a batch of this kind of product had appeared in a wholesale warehouse. The investigations aim to determine how the product entered the market and whether other batches remain in circulation.
A full physicochemical analysis is planned to determine the exact composition of the containers. Until the authorities complete their safety assessment, circulation of the product remains restricted and no one should handle or distribute it further without clearance.
Rospotrebnadzor in the Ryazan region has advised the public not to consume the “Mr. Cider” brand until officials declare it safe. The goal is to prevent additional poisonings while the investigation continues and to keep consumers informed with precise guidance as findings emerge.
Latest official tallies indicate a grim human cost associated with this artificial alcohol product. Reports compiled by health authorities show a rising death count linked to exposure to the contaminated beverage, while additional cases of poisoning have been confirmed. The numbers reflect a combination of fatalities and nonfatal injuries, all underscoring the seriousness of the incident and the urgent need for vigilance in the beverage supply chain. Authorities are coordinating across regional lines to assess the full impact, trace distribution networks, and implement improved safeguards to prevent a recurrence of such harmful products in the future [DEA News].