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Playa de Palma: Salmonella after sushi – 43 people ill, 12 hospitalized

Eating Raw Fish Safely in Mallorca's Summer

Raw fish can be safe in Mallorca if storage and cooling are carefully managed, especially during hot summer weather.

Published: April 22, 2026
Playa de Palma: Salmonella after sushi – 43 people ill, 12 hospitalized

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Is it safe to eat raw fish in Mallorca during the summer?

Raw fish can be safe when it is handled, stored, and cooled properly, but Mallorca's summer temperatures make strict cold-chain control especially important. Restaurants need reliable hygiene standards and temperature management, because even small mistakes can affect food safety.

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