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title: "Dozens Hospitalised in Suspected Workplace Food Poisoning Outbreak"
date: 2026-06-26T22:58:47.452+00:00
updated: 2026-06-27T05:02:31.071+00:00
topics: ["Crime", "Community", "National", "Health"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-06-26/dozens-hospitalised-suspected-workplace-food-poisoning-outbreak
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Dozens Hospitalised in Suspected Workplace Food Poisoning Outbreak

## In brief

- At least 47 individuals were hospitalised following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a workplace lunch.
- Public Health Authorities are investigating the outbreak, which occurred on June 25th.
- The affected individuals are believed to have consumed food supplied by the same caterer.

Public Health Authorities are currently investigating a suspected foodborne illness outbreak that led to the hospitalisation of at least 47 people. The incident is believed to be linked to a workplace lunch, with those affected having reportedly eaten food supplied by the same caterer.

The outbreak was identified on June 25th, when a group of employees fell ill. Initial reports indicated that 19 people received treatment, with two requiring hospitalisation. However, more recent figures suggest a larger scale, with 47 individuals taken to hospital.

Authorities have confirmed they are actively looking into the cause of the illness. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

Following investigations into the recent mass food poisoning incident, authorities have taken decisive action. The kitchen of a food supplier believed to be implicated in the outbreak has been closed.

In conjunction with this closure, the food safety authority issued an emergency control order. These measures are part of the ongoing efforts to address the incident that led to dozens of individuals being hospitalised after consuming food linked to a workplace lunch.

The Malta Independent reported today that Public Health Authorities are actively investigating the food poisoning outbreak that led to dozens of hospitalisations earlier this week. The authorities are working to determine the cause and source of the incident.

At least 47 individuals were hospitalised after a suspected workplace lunch on June 25th. [Fil-Qosor previously reported on the hospitalisations and the start of the investigation](/article/2026-06-26/dozens-hospitalised-suspected-workplace-food-poisoning-outbreak). The investigation is ongoing to ensure public safety and prevent further occurrences.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** The Malta Independent reported on the ongoing investigation by Public Health Authorities into the food poisoning outbreak.

## Updates

- **2026-06-27:** Public Health Authorities have confirmed they are actively investigating the food poisoning outbreak.

## Sources (6, 5 outlets)

- [NET News](https://netnews.com.mt/2026/06/26/l-awtoritajiet-jaghlqu-l-kcina-ta-fornitur-tal-ikel-wara-li-numru-ta-nies-spiccaw-bfood-poisoning/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/public-health-authorities-investigating-workplace-food-poisoning-outbreak-after-19-ill/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/47-people-taken-hospital-suspected-mass-food-poisoning-incident.1130475)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/142823/food_safety_authority_also_investigating_mass_food_poisoning_incident_1)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-06-26/local-news/Public-Health-Authorities-investigating-food-poisoning-outbreak-6736290891)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/142818/food_poisoning_patients_flood_hospital_after_workplace_incident)

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