Members of the Public Health area of the Ministry of Health of the Community of Madrid have intervened in the kitchens of Colegio Estudio Conde Orgaz, located in the Hortaleza district. The inspection was conducted to collect samples from the menus distributed last Monday, June 15th, as part of the food safety protocol activated after a salmonella outbreak was officially registered at the educational center on Tuesday, June 16th.
The provisional balance of the foodborne illness reports nearly 90 affected individuals, including teaching staff and students. According to health sources, the clinical situation is evolving without serious complications, and none of the affected individuals have required hospitalization to date.
Medical authorities have established direct contact with pediatricians in the health areas near the school, requesting coproculture tests for any minor enrolled in the center who presents symptoms compatible with the infection. Additionally, the regional administration has formally requested the school's management to immediately and transparently share all available information with parents and guardians.
Salmonellosis is one of the most common foodborne illnesses caused by the Salmonella bacteria, which directly affects the intestinal tract. The primary transmission route is the ingestion of contaminated water or products, with eggs, poultry meat, and unpasteurized dairy products being the highest-risk foods, usually due to insufficient cooking or hygiene failures in the cooking processes (cross-contamination).
The clinical picture of salmonellosis typically includes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and nausea. Although the vast majority of cases are mild, resolve within a few days, and do not require hospitalization, health authorities emphasize the importance of closely monitoring patient hydration, especially in more vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, or individuals with weakened immune systems.
