Dozens at Airbus Fall Sick Following Company’s Christmas Party in France| Oneindia News

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Around 100 Airbus Atlantic employees feel sick after a Christmas lunch in France, possibly due to a food-borne illness. No severe cases were reported, and everyone returned to work soon after. The Airbus subsidiary, specializing in airplane seats, cooperates with health authorities investigating the incident. Steps are being taken to ensure employee health and prevent future occurrences.



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00:00 "Merry Christmas, dear viewers. We hope you're enjoying this joyous holiday season
00:07 to the fullest. However, we advise you to take care of your health during these times,
00:12 as sometimes a grand party can turn sour in just a few minutes, like this party in France."
00:18 Reportedly, a festive gathering for Airbus Atlantic employees in France turned sour when
00:23 approximately 700 individuals fell ill following a company-organized Christmas lunch earlier
00:28 this month. The incident, attributed to suspected foodborne illness, resulted in employees experiencing
00:34 discomfort after consuming the meal, though the specified food responsible is not disclosed
00:40 by the Airbus spokesperson in their statement to the media. But yes, it has happened.
00:45 Fortunately, there were no severe cases reported among the affected individuals. By the following
00:49 Monday, all employees had recovered and resumed their work duties, as confirmed by the Airbus
00:53 representative.
00:55 For the unaware, Airbus Atlantic, an Airbus subsidiary, is dedicated to manufacturing
00:59 Airbus seats and established back in January 2022, and it boasts a workforce of around
01:04 13,000 individuals across five nations, with the unfortunate incident occurring during
01:09 the Christmas lunch recently held in France.
01:12 The French health authorities are now initiating an investigation into the outbreak of the
01:16 illness among the employees. The Airbus spokesperson has emphasized that the incident seemed isolated,
01:21 expressing confidence that the employees are recuperating satisfactorily.
01:26 Underlining the priority placed on the well-being of their employees, the spokesperson also
01:30 reassured that Airbus is actively collaborating with the ARS health agency to pinpoint the
01:34 cause of the illness. The company aims to prevent similar incidents in the future, prioritizing
01:38 the health and safety of its workforce.
01:41 The Airbus Atlantic subsidiary, despite the setback caused by the unfortunate incident,
01:45 continues to operate and remains committed to ensuring the health and welfare of its
01:49 employees.
01:50 The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to identify the root cause of the outbreak
01:55 and implement measures to prevent such occurrence moving forward.
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