A bacteria outbreak has left at least 500 ill and 14 hospitalised after eating a meal in northern Spain.
Eight adults and six children were admitted to hospital after consuming tomatoes contaminated with salmonella in Barbastro.
The majority of those who fell ill have now been discharged but three individuals are still receiving treatment, Food Safety News has reported.
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Around 500 individuals suffered mild to moderate symptoms
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Public health officials have confirmed that approximately 500 suffered mild to moderate symptoms consistent with gastroenteritis from August 4.
"But this is just an estimate," general directorate of public health for the Government of Aragon Nuria Gayán Margelí said.
"There will be people who are affected and have not sought medical attention, and others who have been treated for similar, unrelated symptoms."
The individuals are believed to be afflicted with a case of gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, which tends to cause diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps.
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Additionally, it can cause dehydration, aching limbs and headaches, as well as a loss of appetite and fever.
According to the NHS, it is a very common condition that is usually caused by a bacterial or viral stomach bug, affecting individuals of all ages.
Fortunately, the virus normally “clears up by itself within a week”. Symptoms usually make themselves known within a day after infection.
Officials detected salmonella in toasted bread adorned with crushed tomatoes
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Following the outbreak in Spain, food samples have since been tested which detected salmonella in toasted bread adorned with crushed tomatoes “that were used as the base for several tapas”.
Other plates which involved sausages, cheesecake and roasted vegetables were declared safe.
However, particular kitchen equipment was found to be bacteria-ridden. Since, the venue and its tools have received a rigorous clean until deemed safe.