Sunday, 1 Nov 2026 1 Dhu al-Qadah 2026 AH Beirut
📰 3 sources 7 articles · 1 Nov 2026, 13:23 → 1 hour ago

Mass food poisoning in Akkar after eating eclair

Seventeen food poisoning cases were recorded in the Akkar region of northern Lebanon. Later information said the cases occurred after eating an eclair, leading to the transfer of those affected to hospitals and the mobilization of health and medical agencies. The Ministry of Economy is tracking a street vendor in connection with the incident.

📍 Where things stand: The Ministry of Economy continues to track the street vendor, while reports have not included further details on the circumstances of the incident, the source of the poisoning, or the health condition of those affected.

⏱️ Timeline

  1. 1 Nov 2026, 13:23 Al Jadeed reported 17 food poisoning cases in the Akkar region of northern Lebanon, without additional details on the circumstances of the incident, the source of the poisoning, or the health condition of those affected.
  2. 1 Nov 2026, 13:27 Information reported cases of mass poisoning in Akkar Governorate after eating a dessert of the eclair type, leading to the transfer of those affected to hospitals and the mobilization of health and medical agencies in the region.
  3. 1 Nov 2026, 13:59 Reports indicated cases of mass poisoning in Akkar villages, while the Ministry of Economy is tracking a street vendor in connection with the incident.
Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.
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