A forensic medical examination confirmed the presence of methanol in the body of those who died from surrogate alcohol.
Deputy of the State Duma Alexander Khinshtein announced that in 2021 the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Samara Region awarded the producers of Mister Cider the titles Samara Product and Made in Samara Region. This title was used for all products, including cider, from which 32 people have already died.
He explained that according to the official version, the assignment of regional symbols is aimed at supporting regional producers of goods. This helps to promote and increase the market for such products.
“The market for Mr. Cider has indeed increased. Cases of poisoning have already been recorded in 9 regions. I wonder if the leadership of the Samara Ministry of Industry and Trade is aware of its responsibility for what happened? And how, in general, is it possible to register a trademark, popularizing and promoting a product without its verification and certification? wrote the parliamentarian.