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5 people hospitalized in Hungary suspected of having eaten beef infected with anthrax
July 4, 2014
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Five people have been hospitalized in eastern Hungary, suspected of eating meat infected with anthrax, health officials said Friday.
Traces of the deadly bacteria were found in improperly frozen meat from two cows slaughtered illegally in the eastern town of Tiszafured, the National Public Health and Medical Officer Service said.
Some of the meat was transported to a company which operates hotels, restaurants and other facilities. The company's kitchen has been closed, the agency said.
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Illegal cattle slaughter Tiszafüreden: Due to suspicion of authorities and prompt action
04/07/2014
In recent days, two head of cattle slaughtered illegally Tiszafiired a cattle farm. The animals could assume that patients, but about the animal health authority was not notified. Examination of NÉBIH Veterinary Diagnostic Directorate on the site yet found in frozen meat showed the anthrax bacterium.
The experts of the territorially competent government agency food chain safety and animal health and public health professionals at the site of administration have taken the necessary measures to ensure immediate hazard no longer be counted. It is important to point out that the time-discovered disease can be cured with antibiotics well.
Immediately on hearing about the incident, the authorities have begun an epidemiological investigation. Tiszafiired susceptible animals, animals exposed to risk of infection and vaccination has been started in the area held by veterinarians.
In addition, the health authority immediately began the search for stakeholders. Anthrax suspect is currently being held for five Jasz Manila county residents under observation in hospital in Debrecen. It can be assumed that they were infected in the illegal slaughter cattle.
Illegally slaughtered animal's meat was part of a family use and one of the more kitchen Shipyard operator Mermaid delivered to Bt. The company's responsibility to illegal sources, irregularly acquired and sold the meat közfogyasztásban. The Food Chain Safety Authority has suspended the operation of the kitchen on Thursday night, and the case makes police complaint.
Antz
July 4, 2014
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Five people have been hospitalized in eastern Hungary, suspected of eating meat infected with anthrax, health officials said Friday.
Traces of the deadly bacteria were found in improperly frozen meat from two cows slaughtered illegally in the eastern town of Tiszafured, the National Public Health and Medical Officer Service said.
Some of the meat was transported to a company which operates hotels, restaurants and other facilities. The company's kitchen has been closed, the agency said.
More: Star Tribune
computertranslation
Illegal cattle slaughter Tiszafüreden: Due to suspicion of authorities and prompt action
04/07/2014
In recent days, two head of cattle slaughtered illegally Tiszafiired a cattle farm. The animals could assume that patients, but about the animal health authority was not notified. Examination of NÉBIH Veterinary Diagnostic Directorate on the site yet found in frozen meat showed the anthrax bacterium.
The experts of the territorially competent government agency food chain safety and animal health and public health professionals at the site of administration have taken the necessary measures to ensure immediate hazard no longer be counted. It is important to point out that the time-discovered disease can be cured with antibiotics well.
Immediately on hearing about the incident, the authorities have begun an epidemiological investigation. Tiszafiired susceptible animals, animals exposed to risk of infection and vaccination has been started in the area held by veterinarians.
In addition, the health authority immediately began the search for stakeholders. Anthrax suspect is currently being held for five Jasz Manila county residents under observation in hospital in Debrecen. It can be assumed that they were infected in the illegal slaughter cattle.
Illegally slaughtered animal's meat was part of a family use and one of the more kitchen Shipyard operator Mermaid delivered to Bt. The company's responsibility to illegal sources, irregularly acquired and sold the meat közfogyasztásban. The Food Chain Safety Authority has suspended the operation of the kitchen on Thursday night, and the case makes police complaint.
Antz