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60 People Poisoned at International Women's Day Breakfast in Mexico

In Tlaquiltenango, Mexico, at least 60 people, mostly women, were poisoned after attending a city breakfast for International Women's Day. Patients report vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Six were hospitalized but are recovering. An investigation is ongoing.


60 People Poisoned at International Women's Day Breakfast in Mexico

At least 60 people, mostly women, showed symptoms of gastrointestinal poisoning after attending a breakfast organized by the Tlaquiltenango City Council to mark International Women's Day. The event took place on Sunday, March 8, at the covered court in the municipality's center. The food offered included chilaquiles with cream and cheese, bread, coffee, tea, and water, prepared by the Tlaquiltenango DIF System under the city council's operation. According to the Morelos Health Secretariat, 60 people were initially treated in regional hospitals: 46 women and 14 men. The most common symptoms reported were vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blurred vision. 23 patients were treated at the General Hospital 'Ernesto Meana San Román', while others received care at IMSS clinics, health centers, and private offices. Six people required hospitalization; all evolved favorably and have already been discharged. Photo: FB Hospital Ernesto Meana The staff of Family Medicine Unit No. 11 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) in Tlaquiltenango detailed that patients received intravenous treatment, gastric protection, painkillers, and antiemetics. Municipal staff requested attendees to report any persistent discomfort to ensure priority care. 'The hospital is already full; only those who have not received treatment are being attended. We must remain alert to any symptoms that could endanger the health or life of the attendees,' local authorities stated. Medical surveillance continues to evaluate the evolution of the remaining cases. Meanwhile, personnel from the Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks of Morelos (COPRISEM) went to the scene to carry out sanitary control, food sampling, and microbiological analysis. Preventive actions were also implemented, including talks on good food hygiene practices, handwashing, disinfection of fruits and vegetables, and the use of colloidal silver vials. The state government, through the Public Security Secretariat, confirmed that hospital records include approximately 60 patients. To date, neither the Tlaquiltenango City Council nor the municipal DIF has issued an official statement on the incident.

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