The suspension of activities at an Uzbek cafe in Blagoveshchensk lasted 90 days after seven individuals contracted salmonellosis, according to the Amur Region branch of the Rospotrebnadzor website. The health department noted that all seven patients were foreign visitors who required hospitalization for signs of an intestinal infection.
In its official release, the ministry explained that the public cafe was shut down for three months by a court order dated April 11. Following the patients’ hospitalization, authorities launched an epidemiological probe. Officials inspected the premises, reviewed food and water handling procedures, and scrutinized the staff, uncovering multiple serious violations that could have contributed to the outbreak of salmonellosis.
Blagoveshchensk City Court identified the establishment as Timur cafe. A local company had placed a delivery order from this cafe. During proceedings, the cafe owner admitted fault and expressed remorse, noting that violations had already been corrected. The cafe is prohibited from resuming operations until July 7.
In March, a resident of Volgograd was hospitalized after consuming rolls at a nearby sushi bar and diagnosed with salmonella. The organization agreed to compensate the injured customer with 70 thousand rubles for damages suffered.
Researchers have previously explored the Achilles heel of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, underscoring ongoing efforts to combat resistant strains and improve treatment options in public health challenges.