Update on Dalnerechensk Food Poisoning Case Raises Toll and Triggers Inspections
The confirmed death toll from poisoning at a burger shop in Dalnerechensk, located in Primorsky Territory, has risen to 51 people, according to a report by RIA News citing the regional department of Rospotrebnadzor. The new figure reflects a wider group of patients now seeking medical care, with officials noting that the number rose from 31 to 51. Every patient underwent laboratory testing to identify the infectious agent involved. (Source: RIA News)
Officials from the ministry stated that the mass poisoning event at the M-Burger cafe appears to be connected to culinary products prepared at the facility and consumed by visitors, specifically nuggets and sauces. Laboratory analyses confirmed the presence of the Salmonella bacterium in these products. (Source: RIA News)
Rospotrebnadzor plans further sanitary and epidemiological examinations to determine which suppliers provide products to the burger shop. These investigations are part of a broader effort to trace the food supply chain and identify potential points of contamination. (Source: RIA News)
On Sunday, the Primorye prosecutor’s office reported that 22 individuals with acute poisoning symptoms were admitted to the central city hospital of Dalnerechensk. The affected people had eaten foods linked to the period between February 5 and 10. The regional health authorities noted that there were no reports of severe poisoning at that time. A criminal case related to services that did not meet safety standards has been opened by the Investigative Committee, and Rospotrebnadzor is conducting an investigation while temporarily closing the burger shop pending clarification of circumstances. (Source: RIA News)
Officials also reported evidence of Salmonella in samples taken from the victims, and a number of violations were found at the restaurant during inspections. These findings underscore the ongoing risk assessments and the need for strict adherence to food safety regulations in food service establishments. (Source: RIA News)
Earlier, at a boarding school in Moscow, there were additional reports of illness attributed to poisoning, highlighting broader concerns about public health and preventive measures in collectivized settings. (Source: RIA News)