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Mass food poisoning in Bursa, Turkey

Overview

A mass food poisoning incident occurred during a circumcision wedding ceremony in the Orhaneli district of Bursa, Turkey. Approximately 500 guests were served a meal of chicken and rice, after which as many as 367 individuals sought medical assistance for symptoms including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and abdominal pain.

Health authorities reported that while many patients were treated and discharged, 23 individuals remained under observation at local medical facilities in stable condition. No life-threatening cases have been reported.

In response, judicial and administrative investigations have been launched. Health and inspection services, working with the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, have collected food and water samples for laboratory analysis to determine the exact cause of the illness.

Entities

Orhaneli · Bursa Veterinary Chamber · Karıncalı · Bursa Provincial Health Directorate · Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Bursa: 367 people seek medical help after mass poisoning at celebration

    367 people sought medical help after a mass food poisoning incident during a celebration in Bursa, Turkey. Authorities are investigating food and water samples to determine the cause.

  2. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    Bursa wedding banquet causes mass illness in Orhaneli

    Hundreds of guests at a wedding in Bursa, Turkey, were hospitalized after consuming chicken and rice, prompting a formal investigation into potential food poisoning.

Sources

bursatv.com.tr · glasistre.hr · haberport.com · index.hr · lika-express.hr · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · minnow.dk · mistikalem.com · novilist.hr · sandzakdanas.rs · sondakika.com · telegram.hr · tgrthaber.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr · zadarskilist.hr