Overview

• The tourists allege they contracted E.coli and shigella after consuming lukewarm, undercooked buffet food contaminated by birds, flies and cats.
• Sharon Burrow was hospitalised with deadly E.coli and shigella and continues to suffer lingering health complications eight months after her stay.
• Penny Robson required antibiotics and electrolytes for severe gastric symptoms and reports ongoing anxiety and loss of confidence.
• Irwin Mitchell is pursuing legal action for the 25 affected holidaymakers and now represents over 1,400 guests who fell ill in Cape Verde since 2022.
• The Riu Karamboa resort has been approached for comment as tourists seek accountability and aim to warn future guests.