A tragic incident occurred in Villa Elisa, Entre Ríos: A family suffered fatal poisoning after consuming a stew and generated deep consternation in the community.
According to reports in the last few hours, a family of 8 people attended various local hospitals after experiencing severe stomach pains and malaise. Once admitted to the San Benjamin Hospital in Colón The death of René Sánchez, 57, was confirmed, and another of those affected remains hospitalized in intensive care.
Sánchez died due to cardiorespiratory arrest. This death and the critical condition of the other family member led the authorities to thoroughly investigate the causes behind this unfortunate event.
Intoxication and death: the first hypotheses
Prosecutor Alejandro Perroud opened a file to determine if any food or substance used in preparing the stew was in poor condition. The first investigations indicate that the stew was prepared in a saucepan that could have contained residue from previous meals, which is a line of investigation.
Another hypothesis that is used is possible confusion between common salt and nitro salt (potassium nitrate), used in the preparation of the stew. This chemical compound, found by the family during their recycling work, is Used in fertilizers, explosives and also in the food industry to cure and preserve sausages. However, taking it in inappropriate quantities can be toxic.
To clarify the exact cause of Sánchez’s death and the seriousness of the other family member’s condition, an autopsy was performed and expert reports are being carried out in the home where the food was prepared and consumed. These analyzes are crucial to obtain detailed information about the ingredients and substances used in the stew.
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