Agadir: Mass Food Poisoning Sends Twenty People to Hospital
In Agadir, twenty people ended up in the emergency room last weekend after eating spoiled pastries. While some patients returned home, the most serious cases remain under close medical supervision.
During the night of Saturday, April 18, Mohammed VI Hospital faced a massive influx of patients suffering from vomiting, fever, and severe abdominal pain. The diagnosis immediately confirmed a collective poisoning caused by cakes purchased from a local shop. After initial treatment, several patients were able to leave the facility, while the most severely affected victims remain hospitalized.
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Facing this health emergency, authorities ordered the immediate closure of the shop, according to the Al Akhbar newspaper. An inspection commission visited the premises to check refrigeration units, verify equipment, and collect food samples for in-depth analysis.
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This incident has sparked outrage among many Moroccans on social media, who are concerned about food safety as summer approaches. They denounce vendors who prioritize profit over hygiene. Deeming simple fines ineffective, they now demand that those responsible be brought directly to justice to answer for their actions.
