Grilled Eel Poisoning in Japan Results in One Death and Over 140 Illnesses

Health officials link the outbreak to staphylococcus aureus found in eel products sold at a Yokohama department store.

Keikyu Department Store's president issued an apology and expressed deep condolences.
The affected eel was cooked in the traditional kabayaki style, popular in Japan.
A woman in her 90s was the fatality among those affected by the outbreak.
Tokyo-based restaurant Isesada, responsible for preparing and selling the eel, is under investigation.
The store pledges full cooperation with public health authorities to address the incident.