Japan is experiencing another outbreak of collective food poisoning! Involving over 40 regions nationwide, less than a month
According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association on the 19th, the Yakuto City Health Center in Aomori Prefecture, Japan received a contact from the Fukushima Prefectural Health Center on the 17th, stating that many people experienced symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea after consuming the "Yoshida House" bento in Yakuto City.
An investigation has been conducted by the Yahu City Health Center, and as of the morning of the 19th, it has been confirmed that about 100 people in more than 40 regions across Japan have developed symptoms of food poisoning such as diarrhea and vomiting due to consuming this brand of bento. The detailed reasons are still under investigation.
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A restaurant in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
93 people suffer from food poisoning
According to a report by CCTV citing Asahi Shimbun on September 1st, a food poisoning incident occurred from August 11th to 12th in the "Great Waterfall Sightseeing Water Noodle" area of Tsubama cho, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. 93 people were poisoned, experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain, with some hospitalized for treatment.
On August 17th, the Ishikawa Prefecture Central Health Center imposed a 3-day closure penalty on the store and detected Campylobacter in the tap water used by the store. It is reported that before the closure of the store, about 500 people who had dined at the store reported symptoms.
A restaurant in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Food poisoning leading to one death
According to reports from MBS News and other media on August 31st, a collective food poisoning incident occurred at a restaurant in Shirahama cho, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. After finishing the bento at the restaurant, a total of 32 people experienced physical discomfort, including 1 death.
Screenshot of Japanese MBS news video report
From August 19th to 20th, a total of 32 people who ate bento at this restaurant experienced discomfort symptoms such as stomach pain and diarrhea. Among them, a man in his 80s in Wakayama Prefecture developed symptoms such as fever and diarrhea 2 days after eating a bento. He was later admitted to the hospital for treatment and died on August 26th.
Japanese media reported that due to the detection of Salmonella in the bodies of several unwell diners, it was determined that the restaurant's bento was the cause of their food poisoning. At present, Wakayama Prefecture has requested that this restaurant be closed for 10 days until September 7th.
