37 afflicted by food poisoning after Easter celebration in Peloponnese
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Thirty-seven residents of Andritsaina-Krestena municipality in Ilia, in the Peloponnese, suffered food poisoning on Easter Monday, according to local reports on Thursday.
Stavros Leventis, deputy director of the local health center, reported that individuals aged 15-90 sought medical assistance with typical symptoms.
Leventis stated that “despite occasional cases during holidays, this year saw a spike, with 37 cases arriving at the health center from 1 to 7 p.m.”
Following complaints, it was confirmed that all had consumed contaminated food during post-liturgy festivities. All cases were promptly treated, with no hospitalizations.
