Summary
More than 1,700 people in the UK are taking legal action against the travel company Tui after they fell ill while on holiday in Cape Verde. The illnesses have been linked to gastrointestinal infections such as E. coli and salmonella. The law firm handling the case reports that at least eight UK tourists have died following their trips.
Key Facts
- Over 1,700 UK holidaymakers have joined a lawsuit against Tui after getting sick in Cape Verde.
- The illnesses include infections like E. coli, salmonella, and shigella.
- Since 2022, Tui has taken more than one million tourists to Cape Verde.
- At least eight British tourists have reportedly died following illnesses contracted there.
- An investigation found over 100 reported cases of shigella and over 40 of salmonella linked to visits since October 2025.
- UK health officials had warned about traveling to Cape Verde due to reports of stomach bugs.
- Lawyers gathered evidence showing potential hotel health issues, such as undercooked food and poor hygiene.
- Tui has not yet made a full statement as they lack the complete health report from Cape Verde.
