A woman died after eating at a starred restaurant

46 year old woman died Saturday in Spain produces intoxication, after eating in a award winning restaurant with a Michelin star. 28 others present on the site are affected and are under observation.

Everything happened on Wednesday, February 13 and Saturday, February 16, when there were reports of poisoning among the guests who had attended the restaurant. It is the RiFF, located in the center of Valencia and which is commissioned by the famous chef Bernd Knöller.

At first examinations, the victim was intoxicated by food contaminated. He died Saturday, a few hours after his visit to the restaurant and after presenting a picture of vomiting. Her husband and son are also on the list of 28 affected clients.

The Epidemiology, Health Surveillance and Environmental Health Service of the Generalitat interviewed 75 clients who ate at the RiFF at that time and a total of 29, among whom is the dead woman, they had signs of intoxication. Most suffered from diarrhea and vomiting.

Bernd Knöller decided keep closed the place until the causes of what happened are known. He said on his Twitter account: "From the first moment, I have provided all my collaboration with the Ministry of Health for the clarification of the factshoping that the causes of what happened will be established as soon as possible ".

What are the Michelin stars

The Michelin Guide It is a series of books published once a year by the Michelin company in more than a dozen countries. In the world of cooking, it is called "Red Guide" and serves as the best and the oldest encyclopedia of restaurants and hotels, distinguished by awards of excellence: the Michelin stars.

The stars are a way to qualify restaurants according to their quality, creativity and care they have with the dishes that they serve. Only a few have managed to stand out with these recognitions. When you receive a star, you can quickly see the effect on the business as it begins to be considered internationally.

The stars must be maintained and having three is the best possible score, equivalent to one exceptional cuisine. The two stars are first clbad in their type and what they only have one is considered very good in their category, like RiFF.