Mayanei HaYeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak on Monday morning 25 Sivan released a food poisoning alert after treating a number of patients suffering from salmonella as a result of easting infected tehina in different unconnected instances.

In addition, there were several cases of extended families and community members who participated in the celebrations. The common denominator in all cases was that those who ate tehina (from a specific company) were ill and others were not harmed.

The information has been forwarded to the Ministry of Health, but since it has not yet been proven and confirmed and therefore, the name of the company is not published.

“However, in light of the fact that the symptoms of the disease are very severe, accompanied by stomach aches, nausea, diarrhea and sometimes high fever, the public must exercise extreme caution and in every case of doubt to report to the Ministry of Health and to see a doctor for diagnosis and antibiotic treatment”, hospital officials explain.

In severe cases, hospitalization is required for follow-up and receipt of medication and intravenous fluids.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)