Publications by authors named "Christopher P Montagna"
Article Synopsis
- An outbreak of food-borne illness after a church gathering was reported, initially linked to leftover sandwiches consumed by attendees.
- A thorough investigation showed the cause was not food-borne; it was revealed that someone had intentionally poisoned the coffee with arsenic, leading to serious illness and a death.
- The case highlights the importance of recognizing intentional harm in suspected illness outbreaks and emphasizes the role public health officials can play in criminal investigations, including preserving forensic evidence.
