Twenty employees at the Mikrosam company in Prilep reported experiencing symptoms consistent with food poisoning after consuming lunch provided to staff. According to the Prilep Public Health Center, no employees required hospitalization following the incident. In response to the outbreak, authorities launched an extraordinary inspection and supervision operation.
Agencies involved included the Sanitary and Health Inspectorate and the Food and Veterinary Agency. The investigation covered both the Mikrosam facility and the external vendor responsible for supplying and distributing the meals. Details indicate that the illness stemmed from the lunch consumed by the company’s first shift employees.
Symptoms began manifesting over a period of two days. Authorities confirmed that a total of sixty-one employees from the initial shift were exposed to the contaminated food. To date, forty-one individuals have exhibited symptoms, with twenty-seven seeking medical attention at the local department.
The public health response focused on determining the source of contamination and ensuring public safety standards were maintained. The comprehensive inspection addressed the entire supply chain, from the preparation of the food to its distribution within the Prilep facility. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent further illness and ensure compliance with food safety regulations across the local industrial sector.
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