A recent report from the St. Petersburg office of Rospotrebnadzor confirms an outbreak linked to home-delivery ready-to-eat meals. In the city, 34 incidents of poisoning have been attributed to meals delivered through a local service and prepared for takeout. The notifications point to a cluster of acute intestinal infections tied to remote purchases facilitated by the Scooter delivery platform operated by the Green Box company. The total number of identified cases in St. Petersburg stands at 34, underscoring a notable public health concern for residents relying on courier pick-up and home delivery for meals. [Rospotrebnadzor, official statement]nn
In its findings, the agency indicates that the implicated food products were ready-made kitchen items ordered remotely and delivered to customers. Investigations are focused on the process by which meals are prepared, packaged, and held before consumers receive them, with attention to any factors that could contribute to the spread of illness. The ongoing review seeks to determine whether lapses in the handling, transport, or storage of these items may have affected safety and quality. The agency notes that 34 cases of acute intestinal infections have been recorded in the city as part of this investigation. [Rospotrebnadzor, notification summary]n
Specialists from Rospotrebnadzor have identified significant violations of sanitary standards at facilities associated with Green Box. Reported concerns include deviations in cooking technology and improper adherence to shelf-life guidelines for the products in question. These issues raise questions about proper heat treatment, cooling, labeling, and the overall integrity of the food processing chain from preparation to delivery. The ministry has announced a series of anti-epidemic measures designed to prevent further spread, including sampling of both raw ingredients and finished kitchen products, as well as inspections of personnel involved in preparation and handling. The aim is to verify compliance with established safety protocols and to implement corrective actions where needed. [Rospotrebnadzor, field notes]n
Earlier, investigators noted the emergence of an acute intestinal infection at school 608 in the Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg, signaling a broader public health concern that warrants close monitoring of school-age populations and related facilities. This development has prompted health authorities to intensify surveillance and to consider additional measures to protect students and staff from potential exposure through cafeteria services or nearby food vendors. [Local health department brief]n
In a separate context, authorities have previously issued declarations regarding other mass poisoning events related to a dining venue in Moscow. Those cases prompted further reviews of safety practices across similar establishments, reinforcing the importance of strict adherence to sanitary rules in all settings where prepared foods are produced, stored, and distributed. The current situation in St. Petersburg aligns with these broader concerns and highlights the need for ongoing vigilance when meals move from kitchen to consumer. [Rospotrebnadzor historical note]n