Wedding Feast Turns Toxic: Dozens Hospitalized After Food Poisoning Outbreak

Mass Food Poisoning Hospitalizes Dozens at Pavlodar Wedding Banquet A wedding celebration in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan turned into a health crisis on June 9th, 2025, when dozens of guests suffered severe food poisoning. The incident occurred at a banquet held at a local restaurant. Guests reported symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and fever. Many were hospitalized, some with temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius. A guest, Aziza Isabayeva, described the situation: "We're all sick, vomiting, diarrhea... I don't know what to do, where to go, who to turn to... I need help!" The Pavlodar Regional Department of Public Health is investigating the cause of the outbreak. Preliminary findings indicate that sanitary standards were not met at the restaurant. The restaurant has been temporarily closed while the investigation continues. The incident highlights the importance of strict food safety regulations and health inspections at public events.