Over 162 individuals reported symptoms suggestive of salmonellosis during the Oza-Cesuras festival in A Coruña, sparking concerns of an outbreak.
A salmonella outbreak at the Trasan Fest festival in Oza-Cesuras, Spain, has been linked to improperly stored or prepared tortillas sold at one of the festival’s food stands. This food item is currently the main suspected source causing the bacterial contamination leading to the outbreak.
At least 162 people have been affected by the outbreak, with symptoms consistent with salmonella infection. Among the affected individuals, four children and two pregnant women are included. Twenty-two individuals required hospitalization, indicating a severe impact on some attendees.
The investigation by the Galician health authorities (Consellería de Sanidade) is ongoing, focusing on the food consumed at the event, especially the tortillas served from a specific stand. The outbreak occurred during a heatwave, which could have contributed to improper food preservation and bacterial growth.
The salmonella bacterium causes symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, and general malaise. For those who attended the Trasan Fest festival and present symptoms or doubts, the organization has set up a contact telephone number (608 933 236) and an email address ([email protected]).
The affected individuals have received medical attention at the University Hospital Complex of A Coruña (Chuac), as well as in private hospitals such as HM Hospitals and Quirón. Three positive cases of salmonella have been confirmed.
The General Directorate of Public Health is investigating the exact causes of the outbreak. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition indicates that salmonellosis is the second most common zoonotic foodborne transmission in humans and the main cause of outbreaks in Europe. The investigation into the Trasan Fest festival salmonella outbreak suggests a bacterial focus related to the salmonella bacterium as the cause.
As of now, 22 individuals are still hospitalized in various hospitals in A Coruña. The organizers of the Trasan Fest festival suggest a possible failure in a raw material supplied by one of the providers as a potential cause of the outbreak. The public health authorities are still investigating to confirm the exact source and prevent further cases.
- To prevent further cases, the public health authorities (Consellería de Sanidade) are investigating the exact source of the Trasan Fest festival salmonella outbreak, focusing on the raw materials supplied by the providers, especially those used in the improperly stored or prepared tortillas that have been linked to the outbreak.
- The investigation by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has revealed that salmonellosis, caused by the salmonella bacterium, is the second most common zoonotic foodborne transmission in humans, and the main cause of outbreaks in Europe.
- The health-and-wellness implications of the salmonella outbreak extend to various aspects, including eye-health (due to diarrhea-induced dehydration), fitness-and-exercise (due to energy loss and fatigue), and mental-health (due to stress and anxiety caused by the outbreak).
- Those who attended the Trasan Fest festival and are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, or general malaise are advised to seek medical attention immediately at the University Hospital Complex of A Coruña (Chuac), as well as in private hospitals such as HM Hospitals and Quirón.
- In an effort to combat the outbreak, the organizers of the Trasan Fest festival and the Galician health authorities have launched a campaign promoting healthy lifestyle changes, such as improving nutrition, cooking practices, and food-and-drink safety, to reduce the risk of similar outbreaks in the future.
- The improvements in lifestyle and food safety practices could result in better overall health and wellness, not just for those affected by the salmonella outbreak, but for everyone attending future festivals and events.
- In addition to promoting health-and-wellness at events, it is crucial to support research in science, particularly in the field of medical-conditions and respiratory-conditions, to develop more effective treatments, preventive measures, and healthcare resources for those affected by bacterial contamination like salmonella.
