Emergency departments in Türkiye have reported a notable increase in food poisoning cases in recent weeks, prompting specialists to issue critical warnings to the public. Emergency Medicine Experts Dr. Aysegul Akcebe and Dr. Alp Batuhan Ozturk talked to Ihlas News Agency that improper food storage, consumption of street or processed foods, and heightened public concern are contributing to the surge.

Dr. Ozturk stated that patients commonly present with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. He highlighted that cases are frequently linked to foods left at room temperature during warm weather, as well as street-sold items such as mussels, kokorec and baked potatoes, and improperly stored meals including pilaf, pasta and creamy or saucy chicken dishes.

"Admissions to emergency departments have intensified, particularly for adults consuming foods late at night or from street vendors. Even mild symptoms in children now lead to hospital visits due to increased public concern," Dr. Ozturk said. Food poisoning symptoms typically appear one to two hours after ingestion but may manifest several hours later depending on the pathogen. Severe cases can lead to dehydration and exhaustion.

Emergency departments in Türkiye have reported a notable increase in food poisoning cases in recent weeks, prompting specialists to issue critical warnings to the public. Emergency Medicine Experts Dr. Aysegul Akcebe and Dr. Alp Batuhan Ozturk talked to Ihlas News Agency that improper food storage, consumption of street or processed foods, and heightened public concern are contributing to the surge.

Dr. Ozturk stated that patients commonly present with diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fatigue. He highlighted that cases are frequently linked to foods left at room temperature during warm weather, as well as street-sold items such as mussels, kokorec and baked potatoes, and improperly stored meals including pilaf, pasta and creamy or saucy chicken dishes.

"Admissions to emergency departments have intensified, particularly for adults consuming foods late at night or from street vendors. Even mild symptoms in children now lead to hospital visits due to increased public concern," Dr. Ozturk said. Food poisoning symptoms typically appear one to two hours after ingestion but may manifest several hours later depending on the pathogen. Severe cases can lead to dehydration and exhaustion.