State lab confirms chicken à la crème was behind wedding mass food poisoning
The state laboratory on Sunday confirmed that an incident which saw more than 70 people develop symptoms of food poisoning and 21 people hospitalised was caused by salmonella bacteria found in a batch of chicken à la crème , as well as bacillus cereus bacteria found in rice with vermicelli and penne with mushrooms. Public health service director Herodotos Herodotou told the Cyprus News Agency that a total of nine samples were taken from the food which was served at the weddin
A state laboratory has identified the cause of a mass food poisoning incident at a wedding reception in Limassol. Salmonella bacteria in a chicken à la crème dish and bacillus cereus in rice and pasta dishes were confirmed as the culprits. Over 70 guests experienced food poisoning symptoms, leading to 21 hospitalizations. Further analysis of food samples is pending, with initial findings indicating the food was unfit for consumption. Investigations are ongoing, including interviews with affected individuals and a report from the local district office.
This incident highlights the critical importance of food safety standards in catering, especially for large events, to prevent widespread illness and ensure public health.
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