"Chemical poisoning not foodborne disease is now being investigated as the probable cause of the deaths of a German-Turkish family in Istanbul last week. It has again brought the role of phosphine-producing pesticides into focus, and follows several similar incidents in Turkey and around the world. Local newspaper Cumhuriyet has now reported the initial findings from forensic analyses performed on samples taken from the bodies of the mother and her two children who died between 13 and 14 November."
"The evacuation of the Fatih district hotel, where the family had been staying prior to their hospitalization, raised the possibility of chemical poisoning. Reports suggested that pesticides used to control a bedbug infestation had leaked into the family's room via the hotel ventilation system. This is yet to be confirmed by authorities. Nevertheless, the suggestion has once again raised concerns about the use of industrial chemicals in settings that can pose high risk to human"
Chemical poisoning is being investigated as the probable cause of four deaths of a German-Turkish family in Istanbul, focusing attention on phosphine-producing pesticides. Forensic analyses on samples from the mother and two children produced initial findings that they died primarily from chemical poisoning linked to circumstances in the hotel where they were staying, while further pathological, microbiological, toxicological and chemical testing remains pending. The father died subsequently, and the Fatih district hotel was evacuated. Initial suspicions of foodborne illness after the family ate at street vendors have been discounted. Reports suggest pesticides used against bedbugs may have leaked into the room via the ventilation system.
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