Mexico health authorities investigate salmonella outbreak at General Hospital and prepare administrative sanction

Mexico’s Health Secretariat is investigating a salmonella gastroenteritis outbreak at the General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga,” where residents became ill.

The outsourced cafeteria service identified as the suspected starting point of the outbreak remains suspended as a preventive measure. Health authorities said the investigation will examine sanitary conditions and the processes used to prepare and supply food.

The review aims to establish the origin of the outbreak with evidence and determine responsibility. The Health Secretariat said an administrative sanction would follow against whoever is found responsible and pledged to apply current regulations firmly.

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The investigation is under way and includes a review of sanitary conditions and the processes related to food preparation and supply, in order to establish the origin of the problem with evidence and determine responsibilities.