In the Istanbul The two children who allegedly died from food poisoning were German citizens. “Unfortunately, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must confirm that the two affected children are German citizens,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when asked by the German Press Agency. The Consulate General in Istanbul is willing to provide consular support to the affected families.
Istanbul’s deputy health director, Abdullah Emre Güner, previously announced in X that two children aged three and six had died of suspected food poisoning in Istanbul. They were taken to hospital on Tuesday and despite all efforts, they could not be saved. Therefore, his parents were admitted to the intensive care unit.
That Family was visiting the city and staying at a hotel in the old town. According to media reports, it is a family from Hamburg and German citizens.
Are shellfish the cause?
State news agency Anadolu reported that the family arrived on Sunday and, according to investigations, ate shellfish from street vendors and at a restaurant on Monday. The day after, they were hospitalized for vomiting and nausea and initially sent home. Rescue workers were then called to the hotel because the mother and daughter were found dead. The relevant authorities opened an investigation.
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