Food alert in Türkiye. 648 personas have suffered intoxication after eating Chicken in a restaurant in the Korfez district of Izmit. From the moment of consumption, hospitalizations have been massive and the number of patients reached 950, as reported by health authorities. Besides, The restaurant has closed its doors and its owners are on judicial provision.
According to the Greek media Foodthe defense of entrepreneurs has monopolized holders in the Turkish press. They have defended that “The problem is not due to food, but probably to consumer sensitivity”. In addition, they pointed out that “we sold it to about 2,000 people in two days. If the chicken was in poor condition, we would have noticed it in the kitchen.” “We are not playing with anyone’s health,” They assure.
In statements collected by the Digital, the director of Health of the city of Istanbul has reported that No patient is in critical condition. “There was an exaggeration due to panic. Many patients went to hospitals as a preventive measure. We have no critical condition,” he says.
According to the disseminated information, Turkey’s public opinion has expressed “its outrage and concern” for “the lack of supervision and the controversial justifications of those responsible.” The case has brought to light “Serious doubts” about “food security and surveillance in the supply chain.”
“The incident is expected to lead to new more strict measures and controls in the restaurant, while the investigation of the authorities continues,” concludes the publication.
(Tagstotranslate) Türkiye
