# Salmonella outbreak and resident protests at Hospital GM > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/salmonella-outbreak-at-hospital-general-de-mxico > Updated: 2026-09-07T23:31:24.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 3. An acute Salmonella outbreak at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga has significantly impacted medical residents and specialists. While health authorities initially reported approximately 135 to 145 affected individuals, with 41 requiring hospitalization, medical staff and resident representatives claim the scale is much larger. Protesters allege up to 277 infections, including 67 hospitalizations and 15 patients in intensive care due to complications such as kidney damage. The outbreak, detected around August 31, is suspected to have originated from eggs provided by the outsourced catering service, Restaurantes Grogi SA de CV. In response, the dining hall was closed on September 1, and the Internal Control Body (OIC) of the Ministry of Health launched an investigation into the administrative responsibilities of public officials and the private contractor. Additionally, the Ministry of Anticorruption and Good Government has opened an inquiry. Following protests and road blockades by residents, hospital authorities reached an agreement on September 7 to reimburse medical residents for expenses related to medications and essential supplies. Residents also cited long-standing facility issues, such as inconsistent water supply, during their demonstrations. To prevent further incidents, the federal Ministry of Health has ordered urgent hygiene and sanitary inspections of food services across various public health institutions, including IMSS, ISSSTE, IMSS-Bienestar, and Pemex. ## Claims - The outbreak affected 135 resident and postgraduate doctors. (disputed by 17 sources) - 41 doctors required hospitalization for treatment. (disputed by 17 sources) - Resident physicians claim the infection count reached 227 people, resulting in 67 hospitalizations and 15 intensive care cases. (disputed by 2 sources) - A salmonella outbreak occurred in the resident doctors' dining hall at the Hospital General de México Dr. Eduardo Liceaga. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The Internal Control Body (OIC) of the Ministry of Health has opened an investigation into administrative responsibilities of public servants and the catering company. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Secretary of Health ordered urgent hygiene reviews of food services in public hospitals, including IMSS, ISSSTE, and Pemex. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The resident doctors' dining hall has been closed since September 1st. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The catering service was provided by Restaurantes Grogi SA de CV under a contract valued at up to 112.3 million pesos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Hospital General de México identified an acute infectious gastroenteritis outbreak linked to food from a subcontracted dining service. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Health Secretary David Kershenobich stated that authorities suspect eggs may be the source of the outbreak. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Hospital General de México faces Salmonella outbreak among medical residents A Salmonella outbreak at the Hospital General de México has sickened medical residents, leading to protests and a nationwide review of food hygiene standards by Mexico's Secretary of Health. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-general-de-mxico-residents-protest-salmonella-outbreak ### 2026-09-05: Hospital General de México investigates salmonella outbreak affecting 135 doctors A salmonella outbreak at the Hospital General de México has affected 135 resident doctors. Authorities are investigating the catering service and have ordered hygiene reviews across national health institutions 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salmonella-outbreak-affects-145-medical-residents-at-hospital-general ### 2026-09-03: Hospital General de México reports Salmonella outbreak affecting 135 doctors A Salmonella outbreak at the Hospital General de México has affected 135 medical residents, with 41 hospitalized. The hospital has suspended its outsourced dining service amid ongoing investigations. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-general-de-mxico-reports-mass-food-poisoning-among-135-doctors --- Cite as: Salmonella outbreak and resident protests at Hospital GM. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/salmonella-outbreak-at-hospital-general-de-mxico