Authorities confirmed that symptoms first appeared on June 12, with children aged 1-12 showing severe digestive issues, including bloody diarrhea. The deceased girl had developed a serious condition known as haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), often associated with E.coli.
Currently, ten cases of food poisoning have been confirmed, with five of the affected children believed to have consumed meat from one of the two affected butchers. The local mayor expressed concern, emphasizing the ongoing investigation without conclusively linking the butchers to the outbreak.
Both shops have sent meat samples for testing, while authorities advise parents against consuming any animal products purchased in early June. Health officials have ruled out local tap water as a contamination source, urging the community to practice strict hygiene measures and proper food handling to prevent further outbreaks.
As the community grapples with this alarming situation, the butchers have expressed their condolences to the victim's family and are cooperating with health authorities in the investigation.
Currently, ten cases of food poisoning have been confirmed, with five of the affected children believed to have consumed meat from one of the two affected butchers. The local mayor expressed concern, emphasizing the ongoing investigation without conclusively linking the butchers to the outbreak.
Both shops have sent meat samples for testing, while authorities advise parents against consuming any animal products purchased in early June. Health officials have ruled out local tap water as a contamination source, urging the community to practice strict hygiene measures and proper food handling to prevent further outbreaks.
As the community grapples with this alarming situation, the butchers have expressed their condolences to the victim's family and are cooperating with health authorities in the investigation.
