Police reported on Twitter that those affected have been transferred to San Juan de Dios hospital
The consumption of food in a pupuseria was detrimental to the health of at least 18 people in Santa Ana, west of San Salvador.
Police reported on Twitter that those affected were taken to San Juan de Dios hospital, always in Santa Ana.
In addition, the safety agency explained that the health personnel were already at the place where the food came from, they will be responsible for evaluating whether the ingredients of the food contain a toxic substance.
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Unofficial versions revealed that those affected are residents of the San José neighborhood, located on the highway to Metapán
It turned out that the samples taken by the health personnel will be transferred to San Salvador for the relevant analysis.
According to specialized sites, food poisoning can become dangerous if it causes severe dehydration or other complications.
Among the symptoms are:
Diarrhea
Gave up
Stomach ache
Fever
Headache
Additionally, symptoms are known to range from mild to severe and can last from a few hours to several days.
What Causes Food Poisoning?
Microbe infections (viruses, bacteria and parasites) cause the most food poisoning. Harmful chemicals also cause some cases of food poisoning.
Microbes can spread to food at any time while it is being grown, harvested or slaughtered, processed, stored, shipped or prepared.
It is possible that when you buy food, they already contain harmful microbes.