The number of people poisoned by shawarma in a cafe in Yamal has grown to 24 people.

The number of people poisoned by shawarma in a cafe in Yamal has grown to 24 people. This was announced on May 29 by the Department of Rospotrebnadzor for the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District (Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District).

"As of 05/29/2025, 12 out of 24 patients were diagnosed with salmonellosis according to laboratory tests," the department's Telegram channel says.

In addition, according to Rospotrebnadzor, during the epidemiological investigation, a number of violations of sanitary and epidemiological legislation were identified. The situation is currently under the control of the Department.

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On May 28, investigators opened a criminal case after poisoning at least 18 people in a cafe in Noyabrsk, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District. It is specified that the restaurant sold dishes that did not meet safety requirements. As a result, at least 18 people became infected with a viral infection, while 12 of them turned out to be minors.