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London: In Europe, 151 children who ate Belgian chocolate were infected with the ‘salmonella’ virus. The World Health Organization says nine of these children are being treated at the hospital.
Chocolates made in the European country of Belgium are world famous. These chocolates are exported to 113 countries, including India. According to the World Health Organization, salmonella is spreading through Belgian chocolate. In various countries in Europe, 150 children who ate this chocolate were found to be infected.
The infection has been reported in 11 countries in particular. A maximum of 65 children were affected in London. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden. Nine of these children have been admitted to hospital. No casualties have been reported so far.
‘Salmonella’ is a ‘bacterial’ infection. It is found in the bodies of animals. In particular, farm chickens are exposed to this bacterium. Typhoid fever is caused by these bacteria. Symptoms include fever and diarrhea within two hours of infection. There is no risk if diagnosed and treated early.
The main symptoms are loss of appetite, body aches, fever up to 104 degrees, diarrhea, heartburn, abdominal pain and headache. The disease is spread through poor diet. Spread especially through spoiled food items, raw dairy products, and well-cooked meat. According to the World Health Organization, the disease is currently spread by chocolate.
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