Case initiated on mass poisoning in Pizza Empire cafe chain in Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek, Oct. 29, 2021 / Kabar /. An investigation has been launched into the mass poisoning in the Pizza Empire cafe chain in Bishkek.

The press service of the Central Internal Affairs Directorate told that on the fact of the poisoning, all collected materials were registered and pre-trial proceedings were started, the necessary forensic legal examinations were appointed.

Mass food poisoning has occurred in the popular cafe chain Pizza Empire in Kyrgyzstan's capital on Oct. 23. The total number of people with food poisoning who applied for medical help in the health care organization in Bishkek and Chui oblast was 318 people.

22 of them continue to receive inpatient care, 3 of them are children.

In connection with the latest case of mass food poisoning in Bishkek, specialists from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Centers will inspect food outlets throughout the country.