Mozambique funeral beer poisoning
Mozambique Funeral Beer Poisoning
The Mozambique Funeral Beer Poisoning (pronunciation: /moʊ.zæmˈbiːk ˈfjuː.nər.əl bɪər ˈpɔɪ.zən.ɪŋ/) refers to a tragic incident that occurred in Mozambique in January 2015, where approximately 75 people died and nearly 200 fell ill after consuming contaminated traditional beer, known as Pombe, at a funeral.
Etymology
The term is derived from the location of the incident, Mozambique, the event during which the incident occurred, a funeral, and the cause of the incident, beer poisoning.
Incident
The incident took place in the Tete province of Mozambique. The victims had consumed a traditional beer called Pombe, which is made from millet or corn flour. The beer had been poisoned with Bongkrek acid, a toxin produced by the bacterium Burkholderia gladioli. The beer had been prepared by a local woman who also died in the incident.
Symptoms
The symptoms of the poisoning included diarrhea, muscle pain, and fatigue. Many victims were reported to have died in their sleep.
Related Terms
- Pombe: A traditional beer in Mozambique made from millet or corn flour.
- Bongkrek acid: A respiratory toxin produced by the bacterium Burkholderia gladioli.
- Burkholderia gladioli: A species of bacteria that produces the toxin Bongkrek acid.
- Beer poisoning: A condition that occurs when beer is contaminated with harmful substances.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mozambique funeral beer poisoning
- Wikipedia's article - Mozambique funeral beer poisoning
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