May 15, 2007

Hundreds report salmonella poisoning from chicken sandwiches in Bosnia
 

More than 400 people, who have eaten chicken sandwiches at a restaurant in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo, have been treated for salmonella poisoning.

According to the Sarajevo Clinic Hospital officials, the number of people seeking medical assistance in Sarajevo for food poisoning has increased overnight from 300 to 425.

Over 100 people were hospitalised due to severe salmonella poisoning, and more patients were expected.