Food poisoning in Sharm El Sheikh Egypt

Hundreds of complaints have been flooding in from holidaymakers who have fallen ill recently with food poisoning at hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

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The majority of complaints have been linked with the following hotels in Sharm El Sheik:

• Concorde El Salam
• Savita Resort and Spa
• Sierra Sharm El Sheikh
• Baron Palms Resort
• The Laguna Vista Garden Resort
• Grand Plaza Resort
• Sunrise Tirana Aquapark
• Sonesta Beach Resort and Casino
• Tropicana Azure Club Hotel

Most of the holidaymakers who have made complaints about holiday illness at the Sharm El Sheikh Hotels have been diagnosed with bacterial infections, including Salmonella and Campylobacter, which can both be caused by poor food handling and hygiene practices and negligence on the part of the hotel management or tour operator.
Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors are experts in travel law, and we specialise in holiday illness and accidents abroad, including food poisoning cases in Egypt. We work on a no win no fee basis and you get 100% of the compensation. If you have fallen ill in Egypt or any other holiday destination, we can get you the compensation you deserve. Contact us free on 080001 54321 or fill in the online claim form and we will give you a free claim assessment.

Holiday food poisoning in Egypt and around the world


High numbers of food poisoning outbreaks are reported every year in Egypt, the Dominican Republic, Turkey and Spain, plus many cases of cruise ship illness abroad. Attracting thousands of holiday makers each year to the pyramids, Nile cruises and its ancient monuments, Egypt is a popular destination. Most hotels offer tourists modern facilities, good food and comfortable bedrooms, but what happens when it all goes wrong. There has been an increase in reported cases of food poisoning in hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt for the past two years. Some cases of illness were linked to dirty swimming pools and to food being badly prepared and stored, which is due to negligence.

Food poisoning is caused by a bacterial infection and can be prevented with proper food hygiene methods. Food poisoning is not caused by airborne viruses or bugs, which most holiday reps would have you believe. Cases of food poisoning from all-inclusive hotels has also increased, and the ´all you can eat´ buffets are a particular risk when left out at room temperature for too long, or left outside, open to the elements.

Food poisoning in Sharm El Sheikh or any other world-wide destination will ruin your holiday and leave you out of pocket. You can claim compensation for holiday illness or accident if it was caused by another person. When you return to the UK always get checked out by your own GP if you have suffered food poisoning (Salmonella can stay in the system for months), and contact a personal injury solicitor who specialises in travel law.

Common food poisoning symptoms which can be picked up on holiday include:

Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhoea, which can lead to serious conditions such as Reactive Arthritis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Salmonella

Salmonella is caused by unclean food being ingested, and is particularly prevalent in holiday hotel kitchens and restaurants which have bad hygiene practices. It can be can be passed on by excretions from infected people or animals and polluted surface water. Poultry which is not properly thawed is also a major source of Salmonella poisoning.

E.coli

E.coli is linked with eating unwashed fruit and vegetables and meat which has been contaminated after slaughter.

Shigella

Shigella is typically contracted via ingestion, including faecal-oral contamination.

Typhoid

Typhoid is a serious illness which can be passed on by the ingestion of food or water, contaminated with faeces from an infected person. Transmission is from human to human, and is typically spread in environments where human faeces or urine come into contact with food and drinking water. Typhoid is much more prevalent in developing countries than in the developed world.

Amoebic Dysentery

Normally transmitted via the faecal-oral route, amoebic dysentery can be passed on from dirty hands or objects touched by an infected person. This type of virus is mostly prevalent in developing countries.

Giardia Lamblia

Giardia often occurs through ingestion of contaminated water or food where the contamination is caused by poor hygiene standards. A Giardia cyst can last for months in warm water and can be found typically in water systems and stagnant pools of water. Transmission also occurs regularly at children´s holiday clubs, where children don´t have good hygiene practices. The virus affects humans, cats, dogs and birds.
Campylobacter

Campylobacter is commonly caused via the faecal-oral route from person to person, or by ingestion of contaminated food or water and eating raw meat.

Norovirus

Norovirus is transmitted directly from person to person or via contaminated water and food. Waterborne outbreaks can be the result of dirty swimming pools, poorly treated tap water and ice in drinks. Shellfish, particularly oysters, and salads are the foods most linked to Norwalk outbreaks. Food handlers carrying the virus often contaminate food during preparation.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is transmitted by the faecal-oral route via contaminated food or water and outbreaks of the disease are most common in developing countries.

Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium infection is passed on through contaminated substances, including water and undercooked food, which has been in contact with the faeces of an infected animal or human. Badly treated water supplies can also cause Cryptosporidium.

Gastroenteritis

An inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, Gastroenteritis is often caused by Norovirus. E.coli, Shigella and Salmonella cause gastroenteritis, and sources include: food prepared in unhygienic conditions, reheated meat dishes, undercooked barbecue meat, particularly hamburgers, seafood, dairy and bakery products.
If you have suffered food poisoning at your holiday hotel in Egypt or any other worldwide destination, or if you have been unfortunate to suffer a holiday accident, contact Farnworth Rose Personal Injury Solicitors, who specialise in holiday illness and accident compensation claims, as soon as you return to the UK. We pay 100% of the compensation to you and we work on a no win no fee basis. Call us free of charge on 080001 54321 or fill in the online form, and we will help you get the compensation you deserve.