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Santiago de Cuba: 52 people treated for suspected food poisoning
More than 50 people were treated for suspected food poisoning in Santiago de Cuba on Monday. The José Martí Pérez polyclinic attended 52 patients presenting with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps in the mouth and hands.
While health authorities stated that none of the patients are in critical condition, 18 individuals were transferred to hospitals for specialized monitoring. This group includes two pregnant women, three non-lactating minors, and 13 adults. Some patients exhibited mild to moderate dehydration.
The Provincial Health Directorate has identified a possible origin for the incident and is conducting laboratory tests to confirm the exact cause. While official reports have not specified the food item, unofficial reports and independent journalists suggest the poisoning may be linked to bread sold by a street vendor in the San Pedrito area, with some claims alleging the presence of nitro salt.
Entities
Dirección Provincial de Salud de Santiago de Cuba · José Martí Pérez Polyclinic · Santiago de Cuba · Yosmany Mayeta Labrada
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Unofficial reports suggest the bread may have contained nitro salt. cubanosporelmundo.com · oncubanews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 52 patients were treated at the José Martí Pérez polyclinic for symptoms including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. www.cubainformacion.tv · oncubanews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The poisoning may have been caused by bread purchased from a street vendor in the San Pedrito area. cubanosporelmundo.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] None of the affected patients are in serious or critical condition. www.cubainformacion.tv · oncubanews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 18 people, including two pregnant women, three non-lactating minors, and 13 adults, were transferred to hospitals for deeper clinical follow-up. www.cubainformacion.tv · oncubanews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities have identified a possible origin for the food poisoning and are conducting laboratory tests to determine the exact cause. www.cubainformacion.tv · oncubanews.com