A woman died after eating in a Spanish restaurant that had been awarded a Michelin star. This was reported by media such as "El País" or "Guardian". 28 other guests suffered food poisoning.
The 46-year-old became ill after visiting the restaurant "Riff" in Valencia with husband and son. She died a day later. Her husband and their 12-year-old son also suffered food poisoning, they are still recovering.
The health authorities of the city in eastern Spain have so far identified 75 people who had eaten in the "reef" between 13 and 16 February, and confirmed 29 cases of food poisoning.
As the Guardian reports, citing a statement by the regional health authorities, all but the deceased had shown mild symptoms, most notably vomiting. Accordingly, the restaurant was examined on February 18, without finding an obvious explanation for the poisoning. Samples of courts had been taken and would now be analyzed.
The German chef and owner of the "Reef", Bernd H. Knöller, loudly "Guardian" expressed his heartfelt condolences and said he is working with the health authorities to find out what happened. "I decided to close the restaurant until we know the exact causes," Knöller said, adding that there had been preliminary research showing that the "reef" had met the required health regulations.
Opened in 2001 and opened ten years ago with a Michelin-starred restaurant in central Valencia, the "Guide Michelin" has certified "innovative cuisine based on quality seasonal and local produce".