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Christmas Tragedy in Italy: Mother and Daughter Die from Food Poisoning

Published December 30, 2025, 10:16
Christmas Tragedy in Italy: Mother and Daughter Die from Food Poisoning

A tragedy struck in Italy during Christmas, as a mother and her 15-year-old daughter died from food poisoning after a festive dinner. The meal included mushrooms, fish, and seafood, while the father and husband is hospitalized in critical condition in the ICU. The family's 18-year-old daughter survived, as she did not consume the same food. Authorities have collected food samples to determine the exact cause of the poisoning, while the family had visited the hospital before December 23rd, when the fateful dinner took place.