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At least three members of a family have died, and three others have been hospitalized, after eating a traditional Christmas cake — months after the baker’s husband died from food poisoning.
Tatiana Denize Silva dos Anjos, 43, and Maida Berenice Flores da Silva, 58, suffered a cardiac arrest after consuming Bolo de Natal, a homemade Brazilian Christmas cake, in Brazil on Monday, Dec. 23. Neuza Denize Silva dos Anjos, 65, meanwhile, died a day later due to “shock after poisoning,” according to the hospital Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes de Torres, The Independent reported.
Zeli Terezinha Silva dos Anjos, 61, who prepared the cake with her sister, and a 10-year-old boy were hospitalized after falling ill. The third victim hospitalized has not been revealed.
According to local news outlet O Globo, Brazil’s Civil Police are running tests to confirm the cause of death for the three women.
The outlet reported that initial laboratory tests found arsenic was present in their bodies.
The discovery has now prompted police to reopen an investigation into the death of Zeli’s late husband, Paolo Luiz.
His death from food poisoning in September wasn’t investigated because it was considered natural, O Globo reported.
“As we became aware of this fact today, we opened a police investigation and we are going to exhume this man’s body to check whether there was also poisoning,” Detective Marcos Vinícius Velho, who is leading the investigation, told the outlet.
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According to The Daily Mail, Zeli ate two slices of the cake that she and her sister baked.
A friend of the family told RBS TV, per O Globo, that the family had baked the cake in years past and there were no problems between them.
“It was a traditional family cake, a king’s cake, which they always, always, always made,” he said, according to the outlet.
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In a tragic turn of events, three family members have died after consuming a homemade Christmas cake, while three others have fallen ill. The incident took place during a holiday gathering where the cake was served as a dessert.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the contamination that led to the deaths and illnesses. It is suspected that the cake may have been contaminated with a toxic substance or spoiled ingredients.
The family is devastated by the loss of their loved ones and is urging others to be cautious when consuming homemade food items, especially during holiday gatherings. They are also warning others who may have consumed the cake to seek medical attention immediately if they experience any symptoms of illness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May the deceased rest in peace and may the ill family members have a speedy recovery.
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