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Dozens Sickened After Eating Sea Turtle Meat on Pemba Island in Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragic incident unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, as several individuals fell ill or lost their lives after consuming sea turtle meat, which is considered a delicacy by the local population. The authorities reported that eight children and one adult succumbed to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning, while 78 others were hospitalized. The adult victim, who passed away late on a Friday, was the mother of one of …

eating Sea Turtle Meat on Pemba Island Leads to Tragic Deaths in Zanzibar Archipelago

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as authorities reported multiple deaths and illnesses linked to the consumption of sea turtle meat. Eight children and one adult lost their lives, while 78 others were hospitalized after consuming the tainted delicacy. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar, but the recent cases have shed light on the dangers of consuming it. The deaths were attributed to chelonitoxism, a form of …