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Second Death in Sardinia Botulism Outbreak Linked to Fiesta Latina

Investigators have named the event's kiosk owner as the sole person under investigation.

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Overview

  • Valeria Sollai, 62, died overnight at the Policlinico di Monserrato after weeks in intensive care.
  • She had eaten guacamole-based dishes at the late-July Fiesta Latina in Monserrato in the Cagliari area.
  • The first victim, 36-year-old Roberta Pitzalis, died on August 8, and an autopsy confirmed botulism with hemorrhagic pneumonia related to intubation.
  • The sole person under investigation is Christian Gustavo Vincenti, identified as the owner of the kiosk where the food was served.
  • A 14-year-old remains hospitalized in Monserrato, four patients have been discharged from Cagliari's Brotzu hospital, and an 11-year-old transferred to Rome's Gemelli is improving with a long recovery expected.