"Chemical poisoning not foodborne disease is now considered the probable cause of the deaths of a German-Turkish family in Istanbul. The mother and two children died between 13 and 14 November; the father and husband of the deceased passed away on 17 November. Preliminary autopsy reports filed with the prosecutor's office in Turkey cited the presence of phosphine on samples taken from the family's hotel room, according to state-run news agency Andalou."
"The Fatih district hotel, where the family had been staying prior to their hospitalization, was evacuated when the possibility of chemical poisoning was first raised. Reports suggested that pesticides used to control a bedbug infestation had leaked into the family's room via the hotel ventilation system. The suggestion has once again raised concerns about the use of industrial chemicals in settings that can pose high risk to human lives."
Autopsy reports cited phosphine on samples taken from the family's hotel room, indicating chemical poisoning rather than foodborne disease. The mother and two children died between 13 and 14 November, and the father died on 17 November. Initial suspicions of food poisoning after street vendor meals led to arrests of several local food providers, but foodborne illness has been ruled out. The Fatih district hotel was evacuated when chemical poisoning was suspected. Reports indicated pesticides used for a bedbug infestation may have leaked into the room via the ventilation system. Metallic phosphides, including aluminum phosphide (AlP), are effective pest controllers but can produce phosphine and cause severe illness or death if handled incorrectly. Similar incidents have occurred in Turkey and elsewhere.
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