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Published December 23, 2023, 12:16 PM ET
It's the time of year when things are happy and not gloomy.
But that's exactly what happened to many of the 2,600 workers at French aerospace company Airbus Atlantic, who became deathly ill after a gourmet Christmas dinner organized by the company.
The company-owned restaurant rolled out the red carpet with a gourmet spread that included foie gras, scallops, lobster, and beef tenderloin, topped off with decadent desserts like ice cubes and hazelnut chocolate mousse—all for just about $16 per person. reported the Guardian.
But within 24 to 48 hours of the December 14 festival, the affected workers showed “clinical signs of vomiting and/or diarrhea.”
Around 700 employees reported illness.
One employee, who identified himself only as Nolwenn, told the Ouest-France newspaper: “I had colic and headaches like never before. It was worse than childbirth.”
A festive Christmas for 2,600 Airbus employees in France turned sour when many of the workers fell ill with stomach problems afterwards. AFP via Getty Images
The company's restaurant reportedly rolled out the red carpet with a gourmet spread that included foie gras, scallops, lobster and beef tenderloin. Katecat – stock.adobe.com
Health authorities have launched an investigation to find out what caused the mass outbreak of gastroenteritis, although an Airbus spokesman claimed no one was “seriously ill”.
A questionnaire was sent to everyone present at the meal.
Airbus Atlantic, a subsidiary of the world's largest aircraft manufacturer Airbus, employs 15,000 people in five countries.
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