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Suspected street food poisoning kills mother, two children in İstanbul - Turkish Minute
- Two children and their mother died after eating street food in Istanbul's Ortaköy neighborhood.
- Investigators say the family fell ill after consuming several common street foods near Ortaköy.
- Officials said samples have been taken and four people were detained in connection with the case.
- Turkish authorities are pursuing the investigation amid reports of various street foods including mussels, kokoreç, and stuffed potatoes.
- The incident prompted a hospital and health official to confirm the deaths and ongoing treatments for the father.
- Turkish health officials are coordinating with law enforcement as the inquiry continues.
- Officials described the event as a suspected case of street food poisoning with potential contamination concerns.
- The case adds to ongoing public health discussions about food safety in busy tourist hubs like Ortaköy.
- The Turkish Minister of Justice provided updates on the case as investigations continue.
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