Crowne Plaza Terrigal hotel's restaurant linked to a suspected mass food poisoning
2 years ago •source health.nsw.gov.au
Outbreak
Queensland, Australia
NSW Health and NSW Food Authority are investigating a Salmonella Outbreak linked to the restaurant of the Crowne Plaza Terrigal in Terrigal NSW following a conference of Aboriginal language educators last week.At least 69 people from across NSW, the Northern Territory, and Queensland are known to have become unwell with symptoms of food poisoning, of which 27 people have confirmed Salmonella infections to date. Close to 230 people attended or worked at the two-day conference, and so far at least 31 of them are known to have attended Emergency Departments.
NSW Health is working closely with the NSW Food Authority to investigate the cause of the outbreak, as a precaution, the hotel voluntarily closed the kitchen.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20221207_02.aspx.