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Dozens of Mexico National Guard Members Treated for Suspected Food Poisoning in Veracruz

Officials have not confirmed the case count or the source of the illness.

Overview

  • The illness began Monday morning at the Guardia Nacional base in Cabeza Olmeca, Veracruz, prompting an urgent response.
  • Personnel were transported by patrol units and personnel trucks to the Sedena-run Hospital Militar de La Boticaria in Boca del Río.
  • Preliminary reports indicate at least 30 affected, though no official tally has been released.
  • Symptoms reported include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, and occasional skin eruptions consistent with foodborne illness.
  • Media accounts suggest contaminated food, possibly a dairy product, but authorities have not provided a confirmed cause or statement.