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Hundreds sickened in Hungarian Norovirus outbreak
1 month ago •source foodsafetynews.com
Budapest, Hungary
Norovirus has been blamed for causing an outbreak in Hungary that sickened almost 600 people. The incident, centered in Budapest, primarily affected children and was linked to a catering company serving several educational institutions. A total of 594 individuals fell ill, including 541 children and 53 staff members, with 47 children requiring hospital care. The outbreak affected 19 canteens, all supplied by the same catering service.The National Center for Public Health and Pharmacy (NNGYK), the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), and local officials conducted a thorough investigation into the outbreak. The rise in infections was first noted in early November, with symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, and headaches.
The problem was discovered when authorities noticed a spike in infections in educational institutions. An investigation into the raw materials, kitchen processes, and hygiene practices was launched. Laboratory tests identified the Norovirus strain GII.4 Sydney in both kitchen workers and patients, indicating foodborne transmission.
Source: www.foodsafetynews.com/2025/12/hundreds-sickened-in-hungarian-norovirus-outbreak/
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