Rospotrebnadzor reported that the cause of acute intestinal infection in 36 children in Orsk was yogurt produced at the Novotroitsk Dairy Factory.
Specialists collected biomaterial from children and yogurt for analysis – the results of the examination showed that staphylococcal enterotoxin A was found in the samples. This is a protein that interacts with the cell membrane of the human body and facilitates the penetration of staphylococci into it. Staphylococcal enterotoxin A can act as an allergen, a substance that can cause the development of allergic reactions.
Yesterday, July 11, it was learned that there were about 36 cases of poisoning in children aged 3-6, all had the same symptoms. Eight patients were hospitalized and their condition was evaluated as moderate. All of them were students of different kindergartens in the city.
The department noted that the epidemic situation arose due to gross violation of sanitary and epidemiological rules (storage and transportation of products at temperatures above +40 ° C). It is now recommended not to consume dairy products from the Novotroitsk Dairy Plant, which was produced on July 11. The supply of all products from the enterprise is temporarily suspended both to the social institutions and to the retail network.
Formerly Orsk residents said Details of mass poisoning of children in kindergartens.