The Hotel Majlis in North Paravur, Ernakulam linked to Salmonella outbreak
2 years ago •source thehindu.com
Outbreak
North Paravur, Kerala, India
The Hotel Majlis in North Paravur, Ernakulam was closed down on January 16 after over 100 people reported falling ill after consuming mayonnaise, ‘al-fahm,’ ‘manthi,’ ‘peri-peri manthi,’ and mixed fried rice, it remains shut down to date. The infection was found mostly in people who had mayonnaise made from raw eggs. Later, the presence of Salmonella was confirmed in the tests conducted by the Health Department at the Government Medical College, Ernakulam. The affected persons had developed symptoms including fever, vomiting, stomach ache, and diarrhea within five to six hours of having various food items.According to the news, about 196 people were affected by food poisoning in the district of North Paravur in Ernakulam since January 01, 2023.
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.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/health-officials-close-down-another-eatery-in-north-paravur-after-salmonella-bacteria-found-in-food/article66435466.ece