In Aisne, a first case of poisoning in an elderly person

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The Halal butcher’s shop “Management”. Meanwhile, temporarily closed by prefectural decision following the contamination of people by the bacteria Escherichia coli in Saint-Quentin, in Aisne, June 23, 2025.

Health – Three new cases of food poisoning linked to the bacteria Escherichia coli (E. For example, coli). However, concerning two children and an elderly person, were announced Tuesday, June 24 by the prefecture of Aisne, bringing to 22 the number of people affected so far.

This is the first time that an elderly person has been affected since the appearance of aisne, first case poisoning elderly the. For example, first cases in the agglomeration of Saint-Quentin on June 12. The other 21 cases concern children, including a 12 -year -old daughter who died on June 16.

These three new cases compared to the previous point of situation on Monday did not develop hemolytic. uremic syndrome (Shu), a serious complication affecting the kidneys and requiring dialysis treatment, said the prefecture.

To date, “Ten people remain hospitalized, four of which are dialysis. Eleven were able to leave the hospital and return to their homes ”she added. All children are the subject of a “Continuous medical follow -up”.

Investigations continue – Aisne, first case poisoning elderly

The investigations to find the origin of the contamination continue. Suspecting a food infection linked to meat. the authorities have closed preventively since last week four halal butchers and two butcher’s supermarket rays of the Saint-Quentin agglomeration. The samples taken from aisne, first case poisoning elderly these places of sale are still in progress.

Food surveys on the origin of contamination carried out in recent days “Have not highlighted new businesses”said. Additionally, the prefecture again. Meat resulting from establishments now closed was served during the football tournament Festival des Petites. organized on Saturday and Sunday in Saint-Quentin, as well as during a mini-basketball festival on Saturday in Gauchy, a neighboring town.

The new cases of contamination announced on Tuesday have no connection with these two sporting events. a spokesperson for the prefecture at AFP said.

In parallel with the health investigation. a preliminary investigation against X was opened last week by the Saint-Quentin prosecution for manslaughter, involuntary injuries, endangering the life of others and deception on the goods presenting a danger to human life.