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Tragic Outcome in Odisha: Two Women Dead, Five Hospitalized Following Mango Kernel Consumption; State Launches Investigation

Kandhamal, India – A tragic incident occurred in Kandhamal district’s Mandipanka village, resulting in the deaths of two women and the illness of five others due to the consumption of gruel containing mango kernels. The State government has swiftly initiated an investigation into this serious incident. The substance in question, gruel mixed with mango kernels, is a common food item among local populations, which, in this case, has been identified as potentially toxic following its …

Kingston Tragedy: Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Violent Attack Near Safe Consumption Site

Kingston, Ontario — A violent outbreak near a safe consumption site in Kingston has resulted in two fatalities and one critically injured individual, escalating concerns about safety and prompting calls for the facility’s immediate closure. The incident, which occurred Thursday morning at an encampment adjacent to the facility, involved weapons described as edged and blunt. According to Kingston Police, officers were dispatched to the scene on Montreal Street at about 10:40 a.m. where they discovered …

Health Alert: CDC Warns Against Deli Meat Consumption Following Listeria Outbreak Linked to Two Fatalities and Several Hospitalizations

ATLANTA — Health officials are now cautioning individuals against consuming deli meats as an outbreak of listeria has been linked to two deaths and multiple hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the serious bacterial infection, which has been reported in several states across the country. The CDC’s warning specifically advises against eating deli meats unless they are heated to an internal temperature hot enough to kill potentially harmful bacteria. Listeria, …

Sea turtle meat consumption leads to tragic deaths in Zanzibar

Galle, Sri Lanka – A green sea turtle was spotted on the beach in Galle, Sri Lanka, on November 11, 2023. The beauty of this majestic creature soon turned into tragedy on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, where several individuals fell ill or lost their lives after consuming sea turtle meat. Authorities in Zanzibar reported that eight children and one adult lost their lives, while 78 others were hospitalized after consuming sea turtle meat, …

Sea Turtle Meat Consumption Triggers Tragic Fatalities in Zanzibar Island

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck in Zanzibar as several individuals suffered fatal consequences after consuming sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago. The incident resulted in the deaths of eight children and one adult, with an additional 78 individuals being hospitalized. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy among the people of Zanzibar, leading to the unfortunate outbreak of chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. The devastating turn of events saw the …

Sea Turtle Meat Consumption Leads to Tragic Deaths on Zanzibar Island

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as several people fell ill or lost their lives after consuming sea turtle meat over the weekend. The incident led to the death of eight children and one adult, with 78 others being hospitalized. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy among the people of Zanzibar, though consuming it resulted in a fatal case of chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. The Mkoani …

Outbreak in Zanzibar: Fatalities Linked to Sea Turtle Meat Consumption

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Several individuals tragically lost their lives or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, authorities revealed over the weekend. Eight children and an adult perished from the tainted meat, while 78 others were hospitalized. The consumption of sea turtle meat is highly regarded as a delicacy in Zanzibar, leading to these devastating outcomes due to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. Dr. Haji Bakari, the …

Tragic aftermath of sea turtle delicacy consumption leaves 8 children and an adult dead in Tanzania

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, where several people succumbed or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat, authorities said recently. The island, known for considering turtle meat a delicacy, experienced the deaths of eight children and one adult, with 78 others requiring hospitalization due to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. Dr. Haji Bakari, the Mkoani District medical officer, revealed that the tragic event unfolded after the consumption of …