Salmonella Poisoning: Hotel Illness Affects Tourists in Spain
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Salmonella Outbreak at a Hotel in Cartagena, Spain
A salmonella outbreak is affecting guests at a hotel in Cartagena, Spain, including babies and children. Several British and Irish holidaymakers are believed to be among those affected.
Key Details:
Symptoms: Guests are experiencing fevers and are being treated at Santa Lucia hospital. Some are receiving hydration drips in their rooms,while others are on stretchers in hotel corridors.
Investigation: Health inspectors have closed the hotel kitchen and are investigating the source of the outbreak,which is suspected to be salmonella poisoning. Link to Kebab Meat: European investigators have linked a wider salmonella outbreak in Ireland and other countries to restaurants serving kebab meat.
hotel Response: The hotel has been closed as part of the investigation.
* Guest Accounts: At least one guest reported a friend being confined to her room since Saturday night due to illness.
Date of Report: August 25th, 2025.