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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Fuerteventura hotel breaks silence as Brit dies after eating 'half-cooked' chicken
Leslie Green contracted salmonella after staying at the Occidental Jandia Playa, operated by the Barcelo Hotel Group, where he ate "half-cooked" chicken, an inquest was told A plush four-star Fuerteventura hotel has spoken out following the death of a British tourist who ate "half-cooked" chicken there. Occidental Jandia Playa today insists it has "a strict food hygiene and safety protocol" and it complies with regulations. It has hit back with a bullish statement after an inquest had heard Leslie Green, a dad from Bolton, Greater Manchester, contracted the bacterial infection salmonella at the all-inclusive hotel. The hearing last week was told the 70-year-old man ate undercooked chicken at Occidental Jandia Playa on Fuerteventura, one of Spain's Canary Islands. However, the Barceló Hotel Group, which runs the Occidental Jandia Playa, said yesterday no salmonella has been detected at the hotel in the last twelve months. The spokesperson said: "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." But Mr Green and his 60-year-old wife Julie had only eaten at the Occidental Jandia Playa during their holiday on Fuerteventura last October. Rochdale Coroner's Court heard Mr Green, a retired delivery driver, experienced symptoms including diarrhoea days into the trip and his condition deteriorated. The coroner concluded Mr Green had died from food poisoning contracted whilst on holiday after eating partially cooked chicken. The Barcelo Hotel Group, founded in Spain in 1981, said it "deeply regrets the death". Its statement in full 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. "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." Mr and Mrs Green were on a Jet2 holiday when tragedy struck. Jet2 said it would be "inappropriate" to comment due to an ongoing legal claim, but offered its "thoughts and condolences" to the Green family. Speaking after 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."
BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Bolton man dies from food poisoning on Fuerteventura Jet2 holiday
A widow has told how there is a "gaping hole" in her family after the death of her husband from food poisoning on a birthday holiday to Fuerteventura. Leslie Green, 70, contracted the bacterial infection salmonella from eating undercooked chicken at their all-inclusive hotel and died in hospital on 4 November 2024 after developing sepsis. An inquest heard Mr Green and his wife Julie, from Little Lever in Bolton, had only eaten at the Occidental Jandia Playa resort during their £2,300 stay, booked through Jet2 holidays. Jet2 told the BBC it would be "inappropriate" to comment due to an ongoing legal claim but offered its "thoughts and condolences" to the Green family. The BBC has also contacted Barcelo Hotel Group, which owns the Occidental Jandia Playa resort, for a comment. Mrs Green said life "would never be the same" following her husband's death but she hoped by speaking out she could warn others about the dangers of salmonella."I still struggle to comprehend how we went on holiday, but Leslie didn't come home," she said. Mrs Green, 60, who is a retired nurse, was also taken ill a few days after her husband and spent a week in hospital on the Spanish island. She said: "Leslie was such a loving and caring husband and dad. He was my best friend and life without him will never be the same."Rochdale Coroner's Court heard how Mr Green began suffering symptoms including diarrhoea on 9 October 2024, nine days after the couple's arrival. He became dehydrated and was seen by the in-resort doctor on 12 October, who sent him to a local clinic to be given fluids. However, his condition deteriorated and he was admitted to hospital the following day. Mr Green, a retired delivery driver for the Manchester Evening News, was later placed into an induced coma, but doctors said nothing further could be done for him. The couple's daughter Becci, 35, flew out to be at her father's bedside and was there when the decision was made to end his life-support. The coroner concluded Mr Green had died from food poisoning contracted whilst on holiday after eating partially cooked body was flown home on 12 November, with his wife and daughter on board the repatriation flight. After the inquest, Mrs Green said: "I'd do anything not to be in this position and for Leslie to be in our lives, but I know that's not possible. "Listening to the evidence has been difficult but it was something I was determined to do to honour Leslie's memory."The family's solicitor, Jennifer Hodgson from law firm Irwin Mitchell, said the family had their concerns "validated" by the inquest. She said: "While nothing can make up for the ordeal Julie and her family have been through, it's now vital that lessons are learned to improve hygiene for other holidaymakers in the future." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Brit Grandad died after eating half-cooked chicken on holiday in Canary Islands as family pay tribute
Leslie Green was rushed to hospital but died four weeks later FOOD POISONING DEATH Brit Grandad died after eating half-cooked chicken on holiday in Canary Islands as family pay tribute Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GRANDAD died from food poisoning after eating a half-cooked chicken on holiday in the Canary Islands, an inquest heard. Leslie Green was struck down with salmonella while at the Occidental Jandia Playa resort in Fuerteventura to celebrate his 70th birthday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Leslie Green died after eating undercooked chicken on holiday Credit: SWNS 3 His heartbroken family are devastated by his tragic passing Credit: SWNS The retired delivery driver, from Little Lever, Gtr Manchester, developed complications, including sepsis and kidney failure, and died in hospital four weeks later. His death in November was caused by salmonella from the chicken, the inquest in Rochdale ruled. His wife of 38 years, Julie — who also spent a week in hospital — said afterwards: 'I still struggle to comprehend how we went on holiday, but Leslie didn't come home. 'There's now a gaping hole in our family.' The hotel was app-roached for comment. This comes as a man died after taking a fatal bite of a broccoli and sausage sandwich amid a growing botulism outbreak. Broccoli has now been recalled in Italy after nine others were hospitalised with similar symptoms after eating the same meal from a food truck. Luigi Di Sarno, 52, died on Thursday after eating the sandwich from a street vendor on the Diamante seafront in the province of Cosenza. What is sepsis? SEPSIS is a life-threatening reaction to an infection and happens when your immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage your body's tissue and organs. The condition is always triggered by an infection - but it is not contagious and cannot be passed from person to person. Most often the culprit is an infection we all recognise - pneumonia, urinary infections (UTIs), skin infections, including cellulitis, and infections in the stomach, for example appendicitis. Typically, when a person suffers a minor cut, the area surrounding the wound will become red, swollen and warm to touch. This is evidence the body's immune system has kicked into action, releasing white blood cells to the site of the injury to kill off the bacteria causing the infection. The white blood cells and platelets form blood clots in the tissues around the cut. Blood vessels swell to allow more blood to flow, and they become leaky, allowing infection-fighting cells to get out of the blood and into the tissues where they are needed. This causes inflammation, which appears to us as the red, warm swelling. When sepsis happens, this system goes into overdrive. The inflammation that is typically seen just around the minor cut, spreads through the body, affecting healthy tissue and organs. The immune system - the body's defence mechanism - overreacts and the result is it attacks the body. It can lead to organ failure and septic shock, which can prove fatal. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can all trigger sepsis - though the most dangerous culprit is bacteria. In developing nations, the condition remains a leading cause of death. Known by its colloquial name "blood poisoning", sepsis is also often referred to as a "flesh-eating disease". Di Sarno's family also fell ill as they were all rushed to Annunziata Hospital in Cosenza including two 17-year-olds and two women in their 40s. Two of the patients were reportedly in a serious condition when they arrived at the intensive care unit. They were all showing signs of botulism linked to the popular green vegetable. Botulism is a rare condition which can often be life-threatening and is caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It can attack the nervous system, leading to breathing issues, muscle paralysis, and, in about 10 per cent of cases, can be deadly. The most common way to get botulism is by eating food contaminated with the toxin, usually due to improper processing. The Paola Public Prosecutor's Office immediately ordered the seizure of jars of broccoli in oil, according to local media. After finishing the meal, the artist and musician was driving his loved ones back home to Cercola, in the province of Naples. As they merged onto the highway near Lagonegro in Potenza, the 52-year-old suddenly fell ill. His health rapidly worsened after he was forced to stop in the small town in Basilicata on Thursday. Emergency officials were called but he tragically died before reaching hospital. His family, alongside several other customers who ate the broccoli, received immediate care in Cosenza. 3 Luigi Di Sarno, 52, died on Thursday after eating a sandwich from a food truck Credit: Facebook
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Brit Grandad died after eating half-cooked chicken on holiday in Canary Islands as family pay tribute
A GRANDAD died from food poisoning after eating a half-cooked chicken on holiday in the Canary Islands, an inquest heard. Leslie Green was struck down with salmonella while at the Occidental Jandia Playa resort in Fuerteventura to celebrate his 70th birthday. 3 3 The retired delivery driver, from Little Lever, Gtr Manchester, developed complications, including sepsis and kidney failure, and died in hospital four weeks later. His death in November was caused by salmonella from the chicken, the inquest in Rochdale ruled. His wife of 38 years, Julie — who also spent a week in hospital — said afterwards: 'I still struggle to comprehend how we went on holiday, but Leslie didn't come home. 'There's now a gaping hole in our family.' The hotel was app-roached for comment. This comes as a man died after taking a fatal bite of a broccoli and sausage sandwich amid a growing botulism outbreak. Broccoli has now been recalled in Italy after nine others were hospitalised with similar symptoms after eating the same meal from a food truck. Luigi Di Sarno, 52, died on Thursday after eating the sandwich from a street vendor on the Diamante seafront in the province of Cosenza. What is sepsis? SEPSIS is a life-threatening reaction to an infection and happens when your immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage your body's tissue and organs. The condition is always triggered by an infection - but it is not contagious and cannot be passed from person to person. Most often the culprit is an infection we all recognise - pneumonia, urinary infections (UTIs), skin infections, including cellulitis, and infections in the stomach, for example appendicitis. Typically, when a person suffers a minor cut, the area surrounding the wound will become red, swollen and warm to touch. This is evidence the body's immune system has kicked into action, releasing white blood cells to the site of the injury to kill off the bacteria causing the infection. The white blood cells and platelets form blood clots in the tissues around the cut. Blood vessels swell to allow more blood to flow, and they become leaky, allowing infection-fighting cells to get out of the blood and into the tissues where they are needed. This causes inflammation, which appears to us as the red, warm swelling. When sepsis happens, this system goes into overdrive. The inflammation that is typically seen just around the minor cut, spreads through the body, affecting healthy tissue and organs. The immune system - the body's defence mechanism - overreacts and the result is it attacks the body. It can lead to organ failure and septic shock, which can prove fatal. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites can all trigger sepsis - though the most dangerous culprit is bacteria. In developing nations, the condition remains a leading cause of death. Known by its colloquial name "blood poisoning", sepsis is also often referred to as a "flesh-eating disease". Di Sarno's family also fell ill as they were all rushed to Annunziata Hospital in Cosenza including two 17-year-olds and two women in their 40s. Two of the patients were reportedly in a serious condition when they arrived at the intensive care unit. They were all showing signs of botulism linked to the popular green vegetable. Botulism is a rare condition which can often be life-threatening and is caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It can attack the nervous system, leading to breathing issues, muscle paralysis, and, in about 10 per cent of cases, can be deadly. The most common way to get botulism is by eating food contaminated with the toxin, usually due to improper processing. The Paola Public Prosecutor's Office immediately ordered the seizure of jars of broccoli in oil, according to local media. After finishing the meal, the artist and musician was driving his loved ones back home to Cercola, in the province of Naples. As they merged onto the highway near Lagonegro in Potenza, the 52-year-old suddenly fell ill. His health rapidly worsened after he was forced to stop in the small town in Basilicata on Thursday. Emergency officials were called but he tragically died before reaching hospital. His family, alongside several other customers who ate the broccoli, received immediate care in Cosenza. 3 Botulism: Everything you need to know What Is It? Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It affects the nervous system, leading to muscle paralysis and breathing difficulties. How is it contracted? The illness usually comes from eating food contaminated with the toxin. This often happens due to improper food processing, such as inadequate canning. Symptoms to watch for: Muscle weakness Difficulty breathing Double vision Difficulty swallowing How serious is it? Botulism can be life-threatening. In severe cases, it can cause death, with around 10 per cent of cases being fatal if not treated promptly. Treatment: If you think you are suffering from botulism poisoning, medical attention is crucial. Treatment typically involves antitoxins and supportive care, including breathing assistance if necessary. Prevention: Ensure proper food processing and handling. Avoid consuming home-canned foods if you're unsure about their safety
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
British father, 70, died after eating half-cooked chicken at luxury four-star resort in Fuerteventura to celebrate his birthday
A British father died after eating half-cooked chicken at a luxury four-star Spanish resort, an inquest has heard. Leslie Green, 70, from Little Lever, Bolton, had jetted out on a £2,300 holiday to the Occidental Jandia Playa resort in Fuerteventura last year to celebrate his 70th birthday when he was struck down with salmonella. The grandfather-of-one and former newspaper delivery driver was in his second week of the trip, which he had joyfully spent basking in the sun, before falling ill on October 9. Mr Green was admitted to a nearby hospital in the hope of receiving treatment and being released, but he developed complications including sepsis and kidney failure before tragically dying four weeks later from devastating multi-organ failure. An inquest has now found that his death was as a result of eating undercooked chicken at the resort, which also left his wife of 38 years, Julie, seriously ill on the day of her own birthday. Mrs Green, who herself spent a week in hospital after contracting salmonella when eating from the buffet, said they had been concerned over a carbonara sauce they were served one day being lukewarm. She also claimed that staff at the resort, which looks out onto the sea, were not washing their hands and would mix newly cooked food in with items that had been stood. Three days after his initial feelings of sickness, Mr Green visited the in-resort doctor before being taken by ambulance to the local clinic where he was given fluids to combat dehydration. However, his condition did not improve and the 70-year-old was taken to hospital the next day - where he was eventually placed into an induced coma before doctors said they could do nothing more. Mr Green's life support machine was switched off on November 4 and he died just hours later. His body was repatriated the following week. Mrs Green told the hearing that it was 'impossible to find the words' to convey her grief at losing her 'best friend' and a 'loving and caring husband and dad'. She said: 'Life without him will never be the same. I still struggle to comprehend how we went on holiday, but Leslie didn't come home. Leslie was the head of our family and someone everyone looked to for help and guidance. 'There's now a gaping hole in our family that can never be filled. I'd do anything not to be in this position and for Leslie to be in our lives, but I know that's not possible. 'Listening to the evidence has been difficult but it was something I was determined to do to honour Leslie's memory. Mrs Green (right) who herself spent a week in hospital after contracting salmonella while eating from the buffet, said they had been concerned over a carbonara sauce they were served one day being lukewarm 'I just hope that by speaking out I can prevent anyone else suffering like Leslie did. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.' Jennifer Hodgson, a lawyer representing Mrs Green, said: 'Julie and the rest of her family remain devastated by Leslie's death and the circumstances surrounding it. 'Understandably they've had a number of concerns about how Leslie contracted his infection. Sadly, the inquest has validated their concerns, hearing worrying evidence. 'What happened to Leslie vividly highlights the impact of salmonella and why it, and other gastric illnesses, should never be downplayed. 'While nothing can make up for the ordeal Julie and her family have been through, it's now vital that lessons are learned to improve hygiene for other holidaymakers in the future. We continue to support Julie at this distressing time.' The Daily Mail has approached the Occidental Jandia Playa for comment.
