A press release from the Ministry of Health’s website previously stated that 19 men and 6 women–with ages ranging from 32 to 72–died due to alcohol poisoning since June. An earlier list of brands to avoid includes: Guaro Montano, Guaro Gran Apache, Aguardiente Estrella, Aguardiente Barón Rojo, Aguardiente Timbuka and Molotov Aguardiente.
Now, a month later, a newer list advises people against: Guaro Chonete, Guaro Cuerazo, Guaro Sacheto, Red Star Brandy, Brandy Red Barnacle, Brandy Timbuka and Brandy Molotov. Authorities believe these types of alcohol may have also been affected and should therefore be avoided.
The Ministry of Health has shut down 10 establishments in response to the outbreak, along seizing over 55,000 containers of alcohol–a figure that’s up from 30,000 in July.