Fourteen People Suffer Food Poisoning After Consuming Spoiled Yogurt‑Like Milk in Gafsa
Date: Friday, 20 February 2026
Regional health authorities reported that 14 individuals were affected by a food‑borne illness after drinking curdled milk purchased from a retail outlet in downtown Gafsa.
Incident Overview
- The alert originated from Husseïn Bouziane University Hospital, which recorded the admission of several patients showing classic symptoms of food poisoning after ingesting the suspect product.
- Following the hospital’s notification, inspection teams from the National Food Safety Authority (Instance nationale de la sécurité sanitaire des produits alimentaires) carried out an on‑site operation at the store.
Enforcement Action
- Inspectors confiscated approximately 100 liters of unfit curdled milk from the premises.
- A judicial report was filed to document the seizure and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Official Statement
“I urge citizens to remain vigilant and avoid buying curdled milk from uncontrolled sources,” said Omar Abdelli, Regional Director of the Food Safety Authority in Gafsa. “This precaution is essential to protect public health.”
Ongoing Investigation
- Authorities have opened a formal investigation to determine how the contamination occurred and to identify any parties responsible.
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