Getting sick on holiday is not a unique experience, but according to a UK lawsuit, nearly 1,000 British tourists have similar stories of holiday illness.
A new report Telegram It outlines a class-action lawsuit filed by 926 people who visited luxury hotel resorts in Cape Verde over the past three years. The lawsuit alleges that travelers who stayed there contracted infections such as shigella and salmonella, and some were bedridden throughout their trip.
A total of 806 people came forward with their stories in 2022. These were followed by 65 people in 2023 and 55 so far this year.
“We continue to see a very high number of clients falling ill during their stay in Cape Verde over the last three years,” said Jatinder Paul, a lawyer representing the upset tourists. Telegram. He said the number of people speaking out shows there is a much deeper problem.
“The relevant figures show that these are not isolated incidents. The fact that a significant number of people are still approaching us with similar first-hand accounts indicates a worrying picture that continues and shows no signs of ending,” he said.
“The people we represent rightly have some concerns about how these types of diseases emerge over such a long period of time,” he added. “Stomach disease can cause long-term health problems and even death, and it is feared it could end in tragedy if something is not done to address the underlying causes.”
56-year-old Cordelia Plummer is one of the tourists interested in this issue; because he noticed that the meals were mostly served uncovered and warm.
“What was supposed to be a two-week dream on a wonderful island turned into a holiday that Ian and I will now do our best to forget,” he said. “What started as a headache and feeling nauseous turned into the worst illness and diarrhea I've ever known. I think everyone has had nausea at one time or another, but I've never felt this sick.”
You may want to check your next hotel's reviews for potential food-related issues.