Summary
Four people became seriously ill with sepsis after eating at a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden, due to a suspected listeria outbreak. Around 15 people received hospital care, but most are not in critical condition. The restaurant is closed while authorities investigate the contamination.
Key Facts
- Four people developed sepsis after eating at Coco & Carmen, a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden.
- The suspected cause is a listeria outbreak from contaminated food served at the restaurant.
- Listeria can cause listeriosis, leading to severe illnesses like sepsis, but it's rare.
- Local health officials traced infections to guests who ate at the restaurant between September 23 and 27.
- 80 people reported food poisoning symptoms, and 400 people have been contacted for infection tracing.
- Coco & Carmen voluntarily closed for investigation and aims to improve food safety practices.
- Listeria can spread through contaminated food stored in cold conditions for long periods.
- The restaurant's chef and co-owner apologized for the outbreak and temporary closure.
