Riyadh, April 28 -- A food poisoning incident at a popular burger joint in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh has resulted in 35 hospitalizations, with 28 people in intensive care.

Taking to X on Saturday, April 27, the official spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of Health Dr Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Aly said that, "The epidemiological investigation and close cooperation with the competent authorities were able to reduce the risk of infection and reach the majority of affected cases."

He said, "We are currently medically following up 35 cases, of which 28 cases are in intensive care units. We wish everyone good health and wellness."

"We also always emphasize taking information, advice and guidance from official sources," he added.

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