Contamination by the E.Coli bacterium: searches in the Buitoni factory and at the headquarters of Nestlé – franceinfo

An investigation for “manslaughter”, “deception” and “endangering others” has been open since March 22 after the proven contamination of 50 people. Article written by Published on 04/13/2022 12:57 Updated on 04/13/2022 13:02 Reading time: 1 min. Searches have been underway since Wednesday April 13 in the morning at the Buitoni factory in Caudry (North) as well as at the Nestlé headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine), learned franceinfo from the Paris prosecutor’s office . The latter had opened an investigation on March 22, in particular for “involuntary homicides”, “deception” and “endangering others”. ` >> E. coli bacteria in Buitoni pizzas: an investigation opened by the Paris prosecutor’s office, in particular for “involuntary homicides” The Buitoni factory in Caudry is the production site for Fraich’Up frozen pizzas, considered by the health authorities to be responsible for several serious cases of contamination of children by the bacterium Escherichia coli (E.coli). The Nestlé Group is the owner of the brand. In a press release, Buitoni had asked on March 18 consumers who had purchased Fraîch’Up frozen pizzas before this date not to consume them and to throw them away. According to the latest report from Public Health France, “50 confirmed cases have been identified” of contamination with E. Coli bacteria after the consumption of these Fraich’Up pizzas from Buitoni. Of these 50 infected people, 48 are children. Some were very seriously affected in the kidneys, two died. Share: Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share by email Share link