Three women die after eating Christmas cake in Brazil

Three women die after eating Christmas cake in Brazil

Three women after consuming a Christmas cake in a suspected poisoning case in Brazil . According to reports from CNN Brasil, the civil police quoted five members of the same family - four women and one child - who felt uncomfortable on Christmas Eve in the city of Torres, in the state of Rio Grande Do Sul, and looked for medical help.

The effects of poisoning

Three of women have now died, while the fourth woman-who prepared the cake-and her 10-year-old big nerlock are still being treated. The Hospital Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes, which takes care of the two, reported to CNN Brasil on Saturday that their condition seems to improve.

research results and investigations

authorities have discovered arsenic in the blood of three family members, reported CNN Brasil. However, it is unclear whether those three people in whom arsenic have been detected are also the deceased women. Investigators assume the hypothesis that the food was poisoned and have secured the cake for the forensic examination.

studies of the locations

The emergency services examined the property in Arroio do Sal, where the cake was baked, and the location where it was consumed. According to reports, numerous expired products were found on the property where the cake was prepared.

Christmas in Brazil

in Brazil, Christmas Eve is the central event of the Christmas season. Since 54 percent of the population are Catholic, many Brazilians visit the midnight mass, exchange gifts and celebrate large family gatherings on the night before Christmas.