Last month, information was received regarding food poisoning at secondary school No. 121, located in Bina settlement, Khazar district, Baku.
According to the information provided to “Elchi” by AQTA (Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan), relevant investigations were launched by the Agency’s employees based on the report.
It was stated that inspections were carried out at the school’s buffet and the supplier facility, and food samples were sent for laboratory testing. According to preliminary information, 7 students who consumed gogal purchased from the buffet showed symptoms of food poisoning. The students, who were admitted to the Children’s Infectious Diseases Hospital No. 5, were diagnosed with “unspecified bacterial food poisoning” and were discharged for outpatient treatment after receiving necessary medical care.
During the inspection, it was determined that the school’s buffet was operating without proper registration, there were no documents confirming the origin of the products used, and the storage conditions did not meet sanitary and hygienic requirements.
At the same time, an unscheduled inspection was conducted at the “Lezzet” flour and confectionery production facility located in Mardakan settlement, Khazar district, Baku. During the inspection, it was revealed that serious sanitary and hygienic standards were violated at the facility.
Laboratory analysis of the collected food and swab samples revealed non-compliance (E. coli, enterobacteria, and staphylococcus).
Based on the identified deficiencies, the operations of the school buffet and the supplier facility were temporarily suspended. Administrative measures were taken against the school principal and the entrepreneurs, and relevant protocols were drawn up. The materials collected regarding the incident have been sent to law enforcement agencies for further action.
