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Event title
Moldova - Food poisoning in Floresti. 32 people fell ill, and in six of them, Salmonella infection was confirmed
Source
Severity
Low
Event date (UTC)
2026-10-01 17:57:02
Last update (UTC)
2026-10-01 17:57:03
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Florești, Raionul Florești
Several people were poisoned after attending a private event organized in a venue in the town of Floresti. In total, 32 people fell ill, and six of these were confirmed to have been infected with the Salmonella Enteritidis bacteria, reports IPN.
According to the National Public Health Agency, an epidemiological investigation is underway to determine the circumstances under which the illnesses occurred.
At the same time, over the course of the previous week, 483 cases of acute diarrheal diseases were reported nationwide, over 3% more than the previous week, with over 57% of cases being reported in children.
ANSP recommends adhering to food hygiene rules, consuming thermally prepared products and properly stored, as well as avoiding expired foods or those from unauthorized sources. In case of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever or abdominal pain, citizens are urged to seek medical assistance.