Six Young People Fall Victim to Food Poisoning in Ben Guerdane
After Consuming Pastries, Six Individuals Aged 16 to 32 Years Old Were Hospitalized
According to Mohamed Naji, the regional coordinator of the Food Safety Instance in Médenine, six young people fell victim to food poisoning in Ben Guerdane after consuming pastries. Speaking on Diwan Fm on Monday, May 4, he stated that the affected individuals were quickly taken care of and transferred to the hospital, where they received the necessary medical attention.
Patients Discharged in Good Health
The individuals spent the night under observation before being discharged from the hospital on Tuesday morning in good health. According to the same source, their condition is stable and does not raise any concerns.
Investigation into the Cause of Food Poisoning
Mohamed Naji explained that the pastries were purchased from a retail outlet that sells milk, dairy products, and pastries. He suggested that the food poisoning could be linked to prolonged exposure to the products, noting that the store in question does not manufacture the pastries but rather sells them.
Store Found to be in Good Condition
He assured that the store is in good condition, dismissing any apparent failure in terms of hygiene conditions.
Key Points
- Six young people aged 16 to 32 years old were hospitalized due to food poisoning in Ben Guerdane.
- The individuals were quickly taken care of and received medical attention at the hospital.
- They spent the night under observation before being discharged in good health.
- The cause of the food poisoning is believed to be linked to prolonged exposure to the products.
- The store where the pastries were purchased is in good condition, with no apparent failure in terms of hygiene conditions.
