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Sea Turtle Meat Linked to Fatalities on Pemba Island in Zanzibar Tanzani

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ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Authorities in Zanzibar reported a tragic incident involving the consumption of sea turtle meat on Pemba Island. Several individuals, including eight children and an adult, lost their lives after consuming the delicacy, leading to 78 others being hospitalized. The cause of these unfortunate events was identified as chelonitoxism, a form of food … Read more

Turtle Meat Triggers Fatalities on Pemba Island: Chelonitoxism Outbreak Causes Deaths and Hospitalizations

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ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragic incident unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, where several people were either killed or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat. The local authorities reported that eight children and one adult lost their lives, while 78 others were admitted to hospitals. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy … Read more