The incident happened on the evening of December 25, when family members suddenly had symptoms of acute illness. Although an ambulance was called promptly, doctors initially could not find a reason to take the victim to the hospital. However, the resident's condition continued to deteriorate rapidly, requiring the doctor to be called back.
The cause of death of mother and child was multiple organ failure due to rapidly developing complications. According to intensive care unit specialists, damage to the liver and other internal organs occurs with incredible speed immediately after eating. Currently, the 55-year-old man continues to fight for life in one of the hospitals in Rome, where he was taken by ambulance.
Italian investigative authorities have begun to clarify the circumstances of what happened as part of a criminal case. Experts are studying samples of products present on the festive table, including mushrooms, fish and various types of seafood. Among the main medical versions, botulism, listeriosis, severe hepatitis or acute chemical poisoning are considered.
According to the newspaper “Arguments and facts“, refers to exclusive material from a foreign publication SunDoctors have not yet been able to reach a final conclusion about the nature of the poison. Law enforcement officials will have to determine whether mistakes were made in the preparation of the dishes or whether life-threatening products were introduced into retail chains.
