In Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, the Civil Police are investigating a 27-year-old man who was hospitalized after eating açaí, as there are suspicions of poisoning. The police have confiscated plastic packaging found in the man's car, along with a tin of powdered milk from his home, which will undergo forensic analysis. The investigation aims to establish whether the man was indeed poisoned and if the act was intentional, which could lead to charges of attempted homicide.

The incident originated on February 5, when the man's wife went to a store on Avenida Barão do Bananal to pick up an order of two açaí bowls. Later that evening, the couple returned to the store to complain about the products after the man fell ill. Surveillance cameras may provide further evidence regarding the situation as the police continue to piece together the timeline and circumstances surrounding the case.

The police have also seized the cell phones of both the man and his wife as part of the investigation. The lead investigator, Delegado Fernando Bravo, stated that examinations will confirm whether the man's condition resulted from poisoning that was administered deliberately. The results of the forensic tests will be crucial in determining the direction of the investigation and any potential legal consequences for the individuals involved in the case.