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RIO DE JANEIRO: Police and health authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 21 people, believed to have died after using a corrupted version of a drug commonly given during X-rays and other radiology exams. At issue is a Brazilian brand of contrast dye, called Celobar, that is injected into blood vessels before certain tests. The Institute of Legal Medicine in western Goias State examined the bodies of five people who died after taking Celobar and said on Friday that it found lethal levels of a toxic ingredients. The institute is investigating the bodies of nine other people who also died after taking the product. . Brazil's Federal health inspection service said it has received information from four other States where the product is believed to have caused the deaths of six people — bringing the total of deaths to 21. The health inspection service said it had no evidence that Celobar has been exported to other countries. AP
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