A poisoning probe is under way at a five-star hotel in Türkiye’s resort town of Kusadasi after dozens of local and foreign tourists fell ill with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and fever.
About 30 people were taken to nearby hospitals by ambulance after they became unwell following a meal at the hotel’s all-inclusive buffet, according to the initial findings. Some patients remained under observation as officials awaited laboratory results from food and water samples taken at the property.
Police, health teams and the district agriculture and forestry directorate carried out inspections at the hotel after the incident, which was first reported by guests who said they believed they had suffered food poisoning.
The case has raised fresh concerns about food safety at large resorts during the busy summer season, when all-inclusive hotels in Türkiye welcome high numbers of domestic and international visitors. Officials said the exact cause of the illnesses had not yet been confirmed and that both administrative and judicial processes were continuing.
The tourists reported feeling sick after eating at the hotel’s open buffet, prompting emergency services to send multiple medical crews to the scene. The hotel is located in the Sahil Siteleri area of Kusadasi, in Aydın province, a popular holiday destination on Türkiye’s Aegean coast.
Authorities collected samples from food served at the buffet and from the water system for laboratory analysis. Those tests are expected to determine whether contamination was responsible for the outbreak, officials said.
The investigation comes as holidaymakers in resort areas increasingly rely on large-scale all-inclusive properties, where buffet service and shared water systems can pose wider health risks if hygiene standards slip. Local officials have not said how many of those taken to hospital were tourists from abroad or from within Türkiye.
So far, no hotel statement has been included in the material provided. The incident remains under review while health workers continue to monitor affected guests.
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