Albert Amgar passed along this story about a salmonella outbreak largely located in middle schools in Poitiers, France.

Health authorities have confirmed salmonella in 52 people, found in ground beef patties.

The distributor that provided the contaminated burgers was asked to recall and destroy the entire lot without delay. The meat was apparently imported.

The story also says a child from the College Henri-IV underwent an unnecessary appendectomy. The female teen, who had a very high fever and violent abdominal pains, was apparently also a victim of this foodborne outbreak.

(Translated by Amy Hubbell)