Those affected presented symptoms such as fever, vomiting and diarrhea after ingesting the dairy product.
A worrying incident of food poisoning has affected more than 20 people in the municipality of Nueva Granada, Magdalena, after consuming cheese that was in poor condition.
In response to the emergency, the Ministry of Health, with the support of the National Police, has managed to seize the cheese in poor condition and has initiated an investigation to determine the origin of the product and the responsibilities in this case.
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The authorities have urged the population to remain alert and report any situation related to the sale or consumption of spoiled food to avoid similar incidents in the future.
It is important to remember that the proper handling, storage and consumption of Foods are essential to prevent foodborne illnesses.
“Let the community be informed of the need to eliminate the consumption of said cheese that is sold locally,” warned one of the doctors who attended to this situation.
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