Girl dies in food poisoning outbreak in northern France
Summary
A 12-year-old girl died and seven other children were hospitalized due to a food poisoning outbreak in northern France, near Saint-Quentin. Investigators are trying to identify the cause, which may be linked to E.coli bacteria but has not yet been confirmed.Key Facts
- Eight children in total have been admitted to hospitals after the food poisoning outbreak.
- The symptoms began around June 12 in Saint-Quentin, a town south of Lille, France.
- The girl who died developed a condition called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) linked to kidney failure.
- Health officials believe E.coli bacteria might be the cause, as it is known to cause HUS.
- There is no evidence that the children shared meals or that local tap water is unsafe.
- Inspectors are examining if contaminated meat may be the source of the outbreak.
- Several local butchers have been closed while their products are tested.
- Parents are advised to maintain strict hygiene, including washing hands and thoroughly cooking food.
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