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A Turkish investigation is underway following the deaths of a family of four from what initially appeared to be food poisoning, but authorities now suspect may have been caused by toxic fumes. The incident, which has raised concerns about tourist safety in Istanbul, occurred earlier this month.
Çigdem Bocek, her husband Servet, and their children Masal, 3, and Kadir Muhammet, 6, arrived at a hotel in Istanbul on November 9, according to reports. They began experiencing symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness on November 11 and were taken to a local hospital.
While initially seeking treatment, the condition of the family rapidly deteriorated. Masal and Kadir Muhammet, along with their mother Çigdem, were pronounced dead shortly after returning to the hotel.
Servet Bocek was admitted to Cemil Taskcioglu Hospital, where he remained in intensive care for approximately six days. Abdullah Emre Guner, the head of Istanbul’s health department, announced his death on November 17.
Investigators are now focusing on the possibility that the family succumbed to poisoning from aluminum phosphide, a toxic substance commonly used in agriculture and pest control. Officials believe the chemical may have entered the family’s room through a bathroom ventilation system.
The family had eaten at various restaurants and food stalls during their short stay in Istanbul. Early in the investigation, police detained four street vendors as a precaution, suspecting foodborne illness. The investigation has since expanded to include 11 individuals, including hotel staff, as authorities examine whether pesticides used at the hotel could have released toxic gases into their room.
Investigators have also discovered that one employee of the pest control company contracted by the hotel allegedly lacked the necessary qualifications for the job.
Two other tourists staying at the same hotel were also hospitalized with similar symptoms and their belongings have been taken by police for analysis. The hotel has been evacuated and sealed off while investigators collect samples from the building.
The bodies of the family members have been transferred to forensic experts to determine the cause of death, and toxicological tests on samples from the victims and the hotel are ongoing.
Mustafa Celik, Çigdem’s father, stated that the family had planned to visit him after their vacation in Istanbul. He vowed to file complaints against all those responsible for the deaths of his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, and seeks the maximum penalty for those found guilty.
According to reports, the investigation initially focused on food poisoning as a potential cause of death, but authorities discovered that the hotel room on the first floor had been disinfected with chemicals, likely pesticides, the Hurriyet Daily News reported.
Police have detained one hotel employee and two individuals who carried out the disinfection, the news site added.
The daily newspapers Cumhuriyet and Sabah reported that a cook working near the hotel was also taken into custody.
When questioned by CNN Türk about the possibility of food poisoning at the hotel, one of the hotel owners stated that the establishment does not have a restaurant and only provides water to guests.
Forensic experts have taken samples of the drinking water.
According to the daily Sabah, the family became ill after consuming stuffed mussels from a street vendor, as well as soup and a dish made from calf intestines, known as kokoreç, from another vendor.
They also purchased Turkish delight and water, and the Anadolu news agency reported that they also ate chicken.
The two children, aged 3 and 6, were initially hospitalized for treatment of nausea and vomiting, but were later discharged. The night their condition worsened, all four family members were readmitted to the hospital.
Both children died shortly thereafter, followed by their mother.
Eight people connected to the incident are currently in custody, including four street food vendors.
The case has sparked concern among visitors to Istanbul’s historic center, with some tourists telling dpa they are now being more careful about where they eat. Experts say that food safety inspections in Turkey are carried out, but they are often inadequate in areas with high tourist traffic.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that authorities will not tolerate violations that endanger food safety, Anadolu reported. The Ministry of Tourism has not yet issued a comment.
