Authorities in Macau are investigating a suspected gastrointestinal illness incident after a group meal attended by about 200 people at the Man Cheong Memorial College of the University of Macau. Twenty-eight people reported feeling unwell.
The meal was prepared by the central kitchen of Lisboeta Macau and served both for sharing and as individual portions. Dishes included pan-fried grouper fillet, roasted spring chicken, citrus cheesecake and a smoked salmon salad with quinoa, corn and egg.
The Health Bureau's epidemiological investigation found that 28 people developed fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting after eating. Salmonella was detected in a stool sample from one patient. Based on meal records, the incubation period and symptoms, a bacterial pathogen is considered the likeliest cause.
