Fuerteventura hotel responds after British dad died from 'half-cooked chicken'
A luxury four-star Fuerteventura resort has defended itself following the tragic death of a British holidaymaker who consumed "half-cooked" chicken during his stay.
Occidental Jandia Playa has today maintained it operates "a strict food hygiene and safety protocol" and adheres to all regulations.
The establishment has issued a robust statement after an inquest revealed Leslie Green, a father from Bolton, Greater Manchester, developed the bacterial infection salmonella at the all-inclusive resort.
Last week's hearing was told the 70 year old gentleman consumed undercooked poultry at Occidental Jandia Playa on Fuerteventura, one of Spain's Canary Islands.
Nevertheless, the Barceló Hotel Group, which operates the Occidental Jandia Playa, stated yesterday that no salmonella has been identified at the property in the past twelve months, reports the Mirror.
The spokesperson commented: "We also hold certificates from the aforementioned external audit company confirming that no salmonella has been detected at the hotel in the last twelve months. These audits and controls reflect our ongoing commitment to the health and safety of guests."
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Yet Mr Green and his 60 year old spouse Julie had exclusively dined at the Occidental Jandia Playa throughout their Fuerteventura break last October.
Rochdale Coroner's Court was told Mr Green, a retired delivery driver, developed symptoms including diarrhoea several days into the trip and his condition worsened.
The coroner determined Mr Green had perished from food poisoning acquired whilst on holiday after consuming partially cooked chicken. The Barcelo Hotel Group, established in Spain in 1981, expressed its deep sorrow over the incident.
The full statement reads: "The Barceló Hotel Group deeply regrets the death of a guest at our Fuerteventura hotel in November 2024.
"On behalf of the entire group, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to the guest's family and loved ones and reiterate our firm commitment to the safety and well-being of our customers.
"The Barceló Hotel Group has a strict food hygiene and safety protocol that includes rigorous internal controls and periodic external audits performed by an independent company renowned in food safety.
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"This control system guarantees compliance with applicable regulations and our company's stringent quality standards. We also hold certificates from the aforementioned external audit company confirming that no salmonella has been detected at the hotel in the last twelve months. These audits and controls reflect our ongoing commitment to the health and safety of guests."
The Greens were on a Jet2 holiday when the tragedy occurred. Jet2 stated it would be "inappropriate" to comment due to an ongoing legal claim, but offered its "thoughts and condolences" to the Green family.
Following the inquest, Mrs Green, a retired nurse, said: "I still struggle to comprehend how we went on holiday, but Leslie didn't come home... He was my best friend and life without him will never be the same."
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