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Woman dies after eating at Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain

Authorities in the Spanish city of Valencia are investigating following the death of a woman who ...
Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

12.17 22 Feb 2019


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Woman dies after eating at Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain

Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

12.17 22 Feb 2019


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Authorities in the Spanish city of Valencia are investigating following the death of a woman who died after eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant.

The restaurant - RiFF - has been closed temporarily while investigations are carried out.

The 46-year-old woman is said to have eaten in the restaurant with her family on Saturday February 16th.

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She became ill and died early the following morning, Spanish media reports.

According to Spanish broadcaster RTVE, officials have now spoken to 75 people who ate at the restaurant between February 13th and 16th.

They've identified 29 cases of people falling ill after eating at RiFF.

All cases other than the woman who died only displayed 'light symptoms', mainly vomiting.

The woman's husband and 12-year-old son also fell ill but have since recovered, El País reports.

Investigation

Officials are continuing to work to find out the exact cause of the apparent food poisoning outbreak, and samples of the food are being analysed.

A spokesperson for the local health ministry told Spanish media she could not confirm reports claiming a morel mushrooms may have been to blame.

Bernd H Knöller, the head chef and owner of RiFF, said he's working with officials to figure out what happened.

He said initial inspections found that the restaurant is in compliance with all health regulations, and they're currently awaiting test results.

In a statement, he wrote: "Regardless of what led to this situation, I want to convey my deep regret for what happened, and I hope that soon all the facts can be clarified.

"I've made the decision that the restaurant will remain closed until the causes are established."

He added that it will only be reopened with "full guarantees for both staff and customers".

Main image: RiFF restaurant in Valencia. Screenshot: Google Maps

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