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Exterior view of Coco & Carmen restaurant in Stockholm closed due to Listeria outbreak, with concerned people and officials outside on a city street.

Listeria outbreak sickens guests at Stockholm restaurant

02 ottobre 2025 Immagine generata dall'IA

Several guests at the upscale Coco & Carmen restaurant in Stockholm fell ill with listeria after dining there on Saturday. Owner Joakim Almquist has apologized, and professors describe the outbreak as puzzling. The incident highlights risks of foodborne illnesses in Sweden.

Listeria outbreak sickens over 100 at Stockholm luxury restaurant

08 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

More than 100 people have reported food poisoning after dining at Coco & Carmen, a luxury restaurant in Stockholm's Östermalm district. Several cases of listeria infection were confirmed, leading to around 20 hospitalizations. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation.

Workers in hazmat suits sanitizing the interior of luxury restaurant Coco & Carmen amid listeria outbreak, with closed sign and discarded food visible.

Sanitization underway at Coco & Carmen after listeria outbreak

07 ottobre 2025 Immagine generata dall'IA

An extensive sanitization effort has begun at the luxury restaurant Coco & Carmen in Östermalm after listeria was found in multiple locations. The environmental authority is analyzing about 50 samples, with roughly half testing positive for the bacteria. The restaurant has discarded all food and remains closed until safety is assured.

Stockholm ICA store accused of relabeling expired meat

09 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

An ICA store in Stockholm's Östermalm district has been exposed for systematically relabeling expired meat with new dates to sell it. The revelation comes from Aftonbladet's "200 sekunder" program and has sparked strong reactions among customers. The store's owner has initiated an internal investigation and apologizes for the routine failures.

Exterior view of Coco Carmen restaurant in Stockholm during a listeria outbreak investigation, showing health officials and caution tape.

Listeria outbreak linked to luxury restaurant in Stockholm

03 ottobre 2025 Immagine generata dall'IA

A rare listeria outbreak has been linked to the upscale Coco Carmen restaurant in Stockholm, where up to 400 guests may have been exposed to the bacteria through a dessert. A couple in Falun has been confirmed ill, and experts express surprise over the incident. Authorities are now investigating the source of the contamination.

Listeria found in 13 foods at restaurant coco & carmen

11 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

Several foods at the luxury restaurant Coco & Carmen in Stockholm tested positive for listeria after an outbreak infecting 15 people. Truffle mix, semifreddo espresso, and wild boar consommé showed the highest levels, over 30 times the limit. The restaurant is sanitizing and reopening on October 11.