55 children hospitalized after mass poisoning in Tbilisi kindergartens
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At least 55 children and one teacher from 20 Tbilisi kindergartens were hospitalized with signs of intoxication. They sought medical help at six medical facilities in Tbilisi. Georgia's Finance Ministry investigative service has opened a criminal case.
Key Facts
- At least 55 children and one teacher from 20 Tbilisi kindergartens were hospitalized with signs of intoxication.
- They sought medical help at six medical facilities in Tbilisi.
- Georgia's Finance Ministry investigative service opened a criminal case under the article on manufacturing, importing, or selling products dangerous to life or health.
- Overnight searches were conducted in four kindergartens and three companies supplying products to kindergartens.
- Preliminary information points to bacterial intoxication from food consumed in the kindergartens.
The Poisoning
At least 55 children and one teacher from 20 Tbilisi kindergartens were hospitalized after showing signs of intoxication. They sought medical help at six medical facilities in Tbilisi. The investigative service of Georgia's Finance Ministry reported the incident. Preliminary information indicates bacterial intoxication from food consumed in the kindergartens.
Investigation and Criminal Case
The investigative service opened a criminal case under the article on manufacturing, importing, or selling products dangerous to life or health. Overnight searches were conducted in four kindergartens and three companies supplying products to kindergartens. Items, documents, and food products related to the case were seized from all kindergartens where poisoning cases were recorded. The specific product that caused the poisoning will be determined by the investigation.
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