Overview

• Rochdale Coroner’s Court has formally ruled that Leslie Green’s death in November 2024 was caused by multi-organ failure from salmonella sepsis contracted at the Occidental Jandia Playa buffet.
• Medical testimony detailed how the 70-year-old developed dehydration, pneumonia, kidney failure, and sepsis after eating partially cooked chicken during the holiday’s second week.
• Julie Green, who also fell ill with salmonella, testified to observing lukewarm dishes, undercooked poultry, and inconsistent hand hygiene among buffet staff.
• Family solicitor Jennifer Hodgson said the inquest validated the Greens’ concerns and urged immediate implementation of stricter food safety protocols at holiday resorts.
• Occidental Jandia Playa has been approached for comment on the findings but has not provided a substantive response.