In the largest outbreak of food poisoning in Catalonia in recent years, 1,200 people were sickened and required treatment for gastroenteritis after eating salmonella-infected cream pastries.

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The cakes, produced by a baker in the northeastern town of Torroella de Montgri, were made as part of the celebrations for a San Juan festival.

Catalonia’s regional government revealed that its health officials have temporarily closed the caterer for failing to meet hygiene standards. The owner could face a fine of €15,000 (US$14,700).

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