Amman, July 13 (Petra) -- Laboratory tests have confirmed that Salmonella bacteria caused the 138 food poisoning cases reported in the Hashimiyah district of Zarqa Governorate, the Ministry of Health and the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) said Monday.

The JFDA said one of the restaurant's expatriate workers, who had recently joined the establishment, tested positive for Salmonella and was found to be working without a valid health certificate.

The administration added that it is continuing legal and administrative procedures against the restaurant in accordance with applicable regulations.

//Petra// AJ

13/07/2026 14:58:52