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Marrakech: a virus from spoiled eggs causing collective food poisoning
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Investigations by security authorities in Marrakech have revealed the causes of the deaths of five people from food poisoning after consuming fast meals at a snack bar in the Mahamid district of the Red City last week.
Analyzes carried out on samples of the dishes served by the said establishment revealed that the food poisoning, which affected 28 people, was due to a virus resulting from eggs used in the snack dishes.
Investigations followed the threads of the case, confirming that the owner of the snack bar, currently in detention, was buying eggs from a horse-drawn cart in the Mahamid neighborhood, before discovering that the wholesaler who sold these eggs was buying from a farm on the outskirts of Marrakech.
The investigation also revealed that the owner of the snack bar concerned had no permit to carry out his activity and only worked in the evening, thus avoiding the checks usually carried out during the day.
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Food poisoning in Marrakech: already six dead, one victim reports and the authorities react
Six people lost their lives in Marrakech following food poisoning.
By Mouad Marfouk
05/08/2024 at 7:07 a.m.
Video The death toll from food poisoning in a fast-food restaurant in the M'hamid district of Marrakech now stands at six, following the death of a little girl on Tuesday May 7. An investigation is underway to elucidate the circumstances of this tragedy.
On April 29, the Arrazi hospital in Marrakech saw its emergency services overwhelmed by the influx of 26 patients, all victims of severe food poisoning. Despite the efforts of doctors and nurses, six people succumbed to symptoms of poisoning, leaving behind grieving families and an entire city in shock.
The authorities quickly identified a fast-food restaurant in the M'hamid district as a potential source of this poisoning. Testimonies from survivors have pointed the finger at the sandwiches and meals served by this establishment, prompting an in-depth investigation into its compliance with health and hygiene standards. The owner of the said restaurant was placed in pre-trial detention.
“ We had five tortilla sandwiches, topped with potatoes, eggs, rice and mayonnaise. When we returned home, the first signs of discomfort began to appear. Abdominal pains assailed us, but that was only the beginning. My children retched and started vomiting ,” says Safae Karouane, a survivor of the tragedy.
And to continue: “ In an emergency, I took my children to Ibn Zohr hospital. My children were admitted and spent four days under close medical supervision. Today, they are doing better, hamdoullah. But for my husband and I, the after-effects persist in the form of a stubborn fatigue that refuses to leave us .”
The residents of the neighborhood, also in shock, struggle to understand how such a popular and famous place could have been the center of such a tragedy. “ This place is very busy and no similar incidents have been reported before ,” says Abdelilah Souka, a resident of the town. “ We have been eating here for a long time and we don’t understand what could have happened, ” says Youssef Stitou, another resident, perplexed.
The fast food restaurant in question is renowned for its wide choice of dishes, including grilled meats, pizzas and other sandwiches. Customers have been flocking there for years, attracted by the variety and accessibility of the dishes. However, this popularity is now tarnished by the tragedy which has just shaken the ocher city.
To prevent such a tragedy from happening again in the future, the National Food Safety Office (ONSSA) is now carrying out a vast inspection campaign of snacks and butchers in the city.
Supervised by a joint committee, made up of representatives of local authorities, the economic affairs department of the wilaya of the Marrakech-Safi region, and ONSSA, these operations have already led to the closure of several establishments and the confiscation rotten meat and food.
Some of these establishments did not comply with health safety standards, while others operated illegally without authorization. Warnings have also been issued to some snack shops, urging them to change their cooking utensils and improve food storage conditions. To be continued...
By Mouad Marfouk
05/08/2024 at 7:07 a.m.
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Marrakech: 6 dead, including a 5-year-old girl, due to poisoning
Zineb Jazouli
Tuesday May 7, 2024 - 11:10 p.m.
Marrakech is shaken by a food poisoning incident which has frightened the population. Known for the diversity of its meals and the authenticity of its food service, the ocher city is faced with a health scandal highlighting serious gaps in quality control. After the death of a 5-year-old girl following poisoning, the death toll now stands at six victims.
After consuming fast food meals in a restaurant in the Al Mhamid district, in the Menara prefecture of Marrakech, six people lost their lives today.
The emergency rooms of the Mohammed VI University Hospital received over the last days of last month more than 20 people who ate meals in this restaurant to receive the necessary treatment, but two of them took their last breath.
Following this tragic accident, security forces from District 20 of the Al Mhamid area arrested the owner of the establishment and his employees. In the presence of a committee from the health safety office, the responsible authorities seized a quantity of spoiled meat intended for meal preparation, as well as expired foodstuffs.
Committed activists were quick to call on all institutions responsible for the health and safety of citizens to fully assume their responsibility in controlling the quality and safety of food products and what is placed on the markets. and in public stores.
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights – Menara Marrakech Section denounced what it described as “ the indulgence of the authorities towards the granting of permits, which means that many businesses operate outside the law or in illegal conditions. 'questionable hygiene '.
This rights organization called for " an end to the sale of food products and consumer goods in public streets ", expressing surprise at " the existence of stores selling red meat at prices 40% to 50% lower than those of meats displayed on the market, which raises several questions about their quality .
Marrakech: a virus from spoiled eggs causing collective food poisoning
22 hours ago 0223
Investigations by security authorities in Marrakech have revealed the causes of the deaths of five people from food poisoning after consuming fast meals at a snack bar in the Mahamid district of the Red City last week.
Analyzes carried out on samples of the dishes served by the said establishment revealed that the food poisoning, which affected 28 people, was due to a virus resulting from eggs used in the snack dishes.
Investigations followed the threads of the case, confirming that the owner of the snack bar, currently in detention, was buying eggs from a horse-drawn cart in the Mahamid neighborhood, before discovering that the wholesaler who sold these eggs was buying from a farm on the outskirts of Marrakech.
The investigation also revealed that the owner of the snack bar concerned had no permit to carry out his activity and only worked in the evening, thus avoiding the checks usually carried out during the day.
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Food poisoning in Marrakech: already six dead, one victim reports and the authorities react
Six people lost their lives in Marrakech following food poisoning.
By Mouad Marfouk
05/08/2024 at 7:07 a.m.
Video The death toll from food poisoning in a fast-food restaurant in the M'hamid district of Marrakech now stands at six, following the death of a little girl on Tuesday May 7. An investigation is underway to elucidate the circumstances of this tragedy.
On April 29, the Arrazi hospital in Marrakech saw its emergency services overwhelmed by the influx of 26 patients, all victims of severe food poisoning. Despite the efforts of doctors and nurses, six people succumbed to symptoms of poisoning, leaving behind grieving families and an entire city in shock.
The authorities quickly identified a fast-food restaurant in the M'hamid district as a potential source of this poisoning. Testimonies from survivors have pointed the finger at the sandwiches and meals served by this establishment, prompting an in-depth investigation into its compliance with health and hygiene standards. The owner of the said restaurant was placed in pre-trial detention.
“ We had five tortilla sandwiches, topped with potatoes, eggs, rice and mayonnaise. When we returned home, the first signs of discomfort began to appear. Abdominal pains assailed us, but that was only the beginning. My children retched and started vomiting ,” says Safae Karouane, a survivor of the tragedy.
And to continue: “ In an emergency, I took my children to Ibn Zohr hospital. My children were admitted and spent four days under close medical supervision. Today, they are doing better, hamdoullah. But for my husband and I, the after-effects persist in the form of a stubborn fatigue that refuses to leave us .”
The residents of the neighborhood, also in shock, struggle to understand how such a popular and famous place could have been the center of such a tragedy. “ This place is very busy and no similar incidents have been reported before ,” says Abdelilah Souka, a resident of the town. “ We have been eating here for a long time and we don’t understand what could have happened, ” says Youssef Stitou, another resident, perplexed.
The fast food restaurant in question is renowned for its wide choice of dishes, including grilled meats, pizzas and other sandwiches. Customers have been flocking there for years, attracted by the variety and accessibility of the dishes. However, this popularity is now tarnished by the tragedy which has just shaken the ocher city.
To prevent such a tragedy from happening again in the future, the National Food Safety Office (ONSSA) is now carrying out a vast inspection campaign of snacks and butchers in the city.
Supervised by a joint committee, made up of representatives of local authorities, the economic affairs department of the wilaya of the Marrakech-Safi region, and ONSSA, these operations have already led to the closure of several establishments and the confiscation rotten meat and food.
Some of these establishments did not comply with health safety standards, while others operated illegally without authorization. Warnings have also been issued to some snack shops, urging them to change their cooking utensils and improve food storage conditions. To be continued...
By Mouad Marfouk
05/08/2024 at 7:07 a.m.
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Marrakech: 6 dead, including a 5-year-old girl, due to poisoning
Zineb Jazouli
Tuesday May 7, 2024 - 11:10 p.m.
Marrakech is shaken by a food poisoning incident which has frightened the population. Known for the diversity of its meals and the authenticity of its food service, the ocher city is faced with a health scandal highlighting serious gaps in quality control. After the death of a 5-year-old girl following poisoning, the death toll now stands at six victims.
After consuming fast food meals in a restaurant in the Al Mhamid district, in the Menara prefecture of Marrakech, six people lost their lives today.
The emergency rooms of the Mohammed VI University Hospital received over the last days of last month more than 20 people who ate meals in this restaurant to receive the necessary treatment, but two of them took their last breath.
Following this tragic accident, security forces from District 20 of the Al Mhamid area arrested the owner of the establishment and his employees. In the presence of a committee from the health safety office, the responsible authorities seized a quantity of spoiled meat intended for meal preparation, as well as expired foodstuffs.
Committed activists were quick to call on all institutions responsible for the health and safety of citizens to fully assume their responsibility in controlling the quality and safety of food products and what is placed on the markets. and in public stores.
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights – Menara Marrakech Section denounced what it described as “ the indulgence of the authorities towards the granting of permits, which means that many businesses operate outside the law or in illegal conditions. 'questionable hygiene '.
This rights organization called for " an end to the sale of food products and consumer goods in public streets ", expressing surprise at " the existence of stores selling red meat at prices 40% to 50% lower than those of meats displayed on the market, which raises several questions about their quality .
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