France health agency Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS), has initiated an investigation following an incident where numerous Airbus employees experienced food poisoning at a Christmas dinner held on December 14. The gathering reportedly resulted in over 700 individuals exhibiting clinical symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea, prompting the need for a thorough inquiry into the cause of the widespread illness.
The specific details regarding the menu or the food consumed by the attendees that led to the two-day illness remain unclear. While multiple reports indicate that hundreds of individuals experienced sickness, Airbus has contradicted this information, stating to the media that fewer than 200 participants were affected by the incident. The disparity in reported numbers adds to the uncertainty surrounding the circumstances of the food poisoning. France health agency
As reported by the BBC, the affected individuals are employees of Airbus Atlantic, a subsidiary of the European aircraft manufacturer. Following a festive feast, numerous attendees reportedly suffered from symptoms of food poisoning. Airbus has affirmed its cooperation with Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS) in their investigation, expressing a commitment to identify the cause of the illness and to take preventive measures to ensure such an incident does not recur in the future, as stated by the BBC.
ARS has not provided any details about the recipes or exact food that caused the staffers to become sick. However, according to The Guardian, items on the menu included foie gras, scallops, lobster, and tournedos. Ice cream logs and chocolate mousse were reportedly served for dessert.