Salmonella Identified as Cause of 138 Zarqa Food Poisoning Cases

Amman, July 13 (Petra) — Laboratory tests have confirmed that
Salmonella bacteria caused the 138 food poisoning cases reported in
the Hashimiyah district of Zarqa Governorate, the Ministry of Health
and the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) said Monday.

The JFDA said one of the restaurant’s expatriate workers, who had
recently joined the establishment, tested positive for Salmonella and
was found to be working without a valid health certificate.

The administration added that it is continuing legal and
administrative procedures against the restaurant in accordance with
applicable regulations.

//Petra// AJ