Bacteria Outbreak Leaves at Least 500 Sick and 14 Hospitalised After Eating Contaminated Tomatoes

Bacteria outbreak leaves at least 500 sick and 14 hospitalised after eating contaminated tomatoes

A bacteria outbreak has left at least 500 ill and 14 hospitalised after eating a meal in northern Spain. Eight adults and six children were admitted to hospital after consuming tomatoes contaminated with salmonella in Barbastro.The majority of those who fell ill have now been discharged but three individuals are still receiving treatment, Food Safety News has reported.**ARE YOU READING THIS ON OUR APP? DOWNLOAD NOW FOR THE BEST GB NEWS EXPERIENC…

Tomatoes suspected in Spanish Salmonella outbreak; hundreds sick

Public health officials in a Spanish region have linked tomatoes to an outbreak which affected at least 500 people. It is estimated that more than 500 people suffered symptoms compatible with gastroenteritis. Fourteen patients required hospitalization. One child and three adults are still being treated at Barbastro Hospital. Analysis of various foods related to the salmonellosis outbreak in Barbastro found Salmonella in tostadas con tomate, whic…