Mass Poisoning in Kocaeli: Over 300 Hospitalized from Chicken Doner
Over 300 People Hospitalized in Kocaeli Due to Chicken Doner Poisoning
A serious incident occurred in Kocaeli, Turkey, where more than 300 people were hospitalized after consuming chicken doner from an enterprise located on Atatürk Street in Güney Neighborhood. Shortly after consuming the food, many individuals began to show symptoms of food poisoning and were rushed to Gulf State Hospital, Derince Training and Research Hospital, and Dilovası State Hospital for treatment.
Following the outbreak of illnesses, authorities took swift action and temporarily closed down the business in question. The Körfez Municipality police teams, along with officials from the District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, conducted inspections at the enterprise and gathered samples from the products for further analysis.
An investigation into the incident has been launched, with authorities awaiting the results of the food analysis. The food safety authorities have vowed to conduct a thorough examination to determine the cause of the food poisoning outbreak and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Additionally, in a significant development, the owner of the business and another individual were arrested by judicial authorities in connection with the incident. It was reported that over 100 people who consumed the chicken doner from the enterprise sought medical attention at hospitals and reported their symptoms, leading to the arrests.
The community is urged to remain vigilant and prioritize food safety measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. The authorities are working diligently to ensure the well-being of the affected individuals and to hold those responsible for the food poisoning accountable.
