Vyacheslav, a resident of Novosibirsk, reports a severe illness linked to sushi purchased from the Yaponori plant. He spent five days in hospital, and his wife remains under treatment. He describes the onset of symptoms occurring almost immediately after consuming the meal.
“We ordered sushi from Yaponori on March 7. The first symptoms appeared in my wife, then in me, with a fever rising to 38-39 degrees, followed by vomiting and diarrhea. An ambulance was called on March 8, but they initially refused to admit us due to the care needs of a one-year-old child at home. The doctor noted that this was not the first such incident. The situation continued to worsen, and the next day we called again and were transported to an infectious diseases hospital. I was discharged today, and my wife is expected to be discharged on Monday. I have remained in the hospital since the 10th. Treatment involved daily droppers, pills, tests, and initial rinses in the first days. This is the third time the couple had ordered from Yaponori. The first time everything seemed fine, the second time I vomited but did not blame the sushi since other foods were eaten that day. The body will require a lengthy recovery. Because the child is breastfed at night, there is concern about the baby’s health and whether it has been affected.”
Another victim, Anastasia, told socialbites.ca that she had brought sushi from Yaponori for her family on more than one occasion. She noted that her boyfriend experienced a spike in blood pressure and fever, alongside diarrhea and vomiting.
“The young man began showing symptoms on Saturday morning when his blood pressure jumped from 201 to 111, his temperature reached 39, and nothing lowered it. An ambulance was called and poisoning was the rough diagnosis. Later that day I began to feel unwell as well. The persistent nausea was accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness, and by evening the temperature climbed. On March 10 I woke with severe abdominal pain. My mother, who is a doctor, performed a preliminary examination suggesting appendicitis. An ultrasound, blood work, and other tests were conducted; indicators were elevated and the diagnosis pointed to an acute intestinal infection. Hospitalization was offered, but I declined due to a dislike of hospitals.”
According to Anastasia, not only her family but the guests who attended the holiday gathering that day were affected. She emphasized that she intends to contact the facility after any restoration and will pursue legal action if necessary.
“My mother, a physician, treated dehydration at home with an IV. They prescribed antibiotics and I am continuing the course. We are following all recommendations from the infectious disease specialist. The condition now remains relatively stable, though diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and intermittent fever persist. We hosted a banquet for my father’s anniversary, and all guests fell ill with similar symptoms. We have lived in this city for five years and have ordered exclusively from Yaponori for three years without any prior issue. The food appeared normal and nothing seemed off or inedible. A review has been written, and I am waiting to see if they will contact me. If I regain full clarity, I will definitely call and may pursue legal avenues if needed.”
As of March 15, authorities disclosed that a criminal case had been opened regarding the mass poisoning in Novosibirsk. The ministry reported that more than ten people were hospitalized with poisoning symptoms.
Regional health officials recently announced an epidemiological investigation into a cluster of salmonellosis among residents who ordered food from the Yaponori Sushi outlet. Investigators found that the branch’s operations violated several hygiene and safety protocols, including gaps in process control, lack of proper production oversight, inadequate bactericidal equipment, improper storage and handling of documentation, and inconsistent medical examinations and hygiene training. These findings led to the suspension of the branch’s activities. The case has prompted calls for accountability and stricter enforcement across food service providers.
Residents of Primorye who previously experienced illness from hamburgers commented on the strong reputation of the cafe prior to these events, reflecting a shift in public perception as authorities continue to investigate the situation.