Canadian man’s wife, son die after food poisoning during vacation abroad | $10-million lawsuit filed

[@drer4783]

I can’t even begin to imagine what he is going through. My heart goes out to him and his son.

[@drquinnmedicinewoman7786]

excuse me but im the doctor on duty I will handle it from here

[@larrygeran6964]

I think they should look into this a little closer maybe into the husband

[@barbaraa.walters8798]

😊

[@ethics3]

@@larrygeran6964 WHAT ??

[@JonnyZuccs]

Why did this guy wait h till the afternoon to call again? He waited the entire day while his family was dying , sounds like this guy is a moron

[@gonefishing4204]

Not surprised. Dominican Republic has very poor food safety standards. Condolences for your loss.

[@kmann6431]

Dominican is not Country . What do you expect ?

[@claytonberg721]

Uh, Wyndham is an american company.

[@DoNotFollowM3]

@@kmann6431 What are you even trying to type? That The Dominican Republic is not a country? Then what is DR?

[@tonyrussi7777]

@@claytonberg721 under Dominican Republic rules & jurisdictions.Get real.

[@mmcer]

@@claytonberg721irrelevant

[@t_k_tBoss123]

This is so sad. He lost his wife and son. So heartbreaking 😢

[@JI-re5vv]

My husband was so sick in the DR, I was able to fly him back to Canada and he had to be hospitalized. He had salmonella. I will never return there, it was traumatic.

[@samg8012]

Don't eat anything here then. There are food recalls every day for salmonella.

[@DoNotFollowM3]

@@JI-re5vv salmonella-related death in Canada occurred in 2000, when an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis linked to contaminated eggs led to the death of an elderly person in Ontario. 2008 Tomato Outbreak - Linked to contaminated tomatoes, leading to over 100 illnesses across Canada. 2019 Chicken Outbreak - Contaminated chicken caused hospitalizations, though no deaths were widely reported.

[@barbaraa.walters8798]

💔

[@dopecat15]

@@DoNotFollowM3 So a few cases in the last two decades in Canada, while it's pretty much a regular occurrence in the Dominican Republic. I really don't know what point you thought you were making.

[@Julia-nl3gq]

Ridiculous. You can get samonella ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET.

[@Connor-ry8ds]

Went to the Dominican at Christmas this year, everyone got sick. Really gross place definitely would avoid

[@Tropicalbreeze487]

Ya eww

[@DoNotFollowM3]

@@Connor-ry8ds Try Haiti next time.

[@Santiago-ou8qs]

When it comes food don't trust any restaurants always make your if you go on vacation I always do and this is why

[@Tropicalbreeze487]

@ smart

[@adamhuffman3354]

To eat food from a buffet and then die is certainly a place to avoid.

[@cw7368]

Heart goes out to this family

[@ahill4642]

😳 They cannot possibly be the only family who were affected if it was a buffet? 😔

[@smith6777]

Everyone i know gets sick

[@barbarella2691]

Exactly\ wtf, has anyone asked about that i wonder

[@rebeccab4560]

@@smith6777been 100 times. Never been sick.

[@Pete-q3n]

Inside job he killed his wife

[@lyniereese1150]

DO NOT EVER GO to the Dominican. I was in Bahia de Samana years ago and also got very sick from food poisoning. From one Torontonian to another, I am so sorry for your loss.

[@rebeccab4560]

Lived in DR my whole childhood. Beautiful place. If u don’t wanna come, we don’t want u there 😂

[@patriciarobinson6081]

There should be an advisory announcement to the Dominican Republic.

[@L.L]

Well i don’t think it is a commun issue I have been there so many times and never got sick. You just need that one cook that can screw up the food it can happen anywhere..

[@kirstinmorrell]

The Government of Canada says "Exercise a high degree of caution" in relation to traveling to the Dominican Republic.

[@barbmills8609]

​@@kirstinmorrellnot because of food poisoning though.

[@Staticay]

​@L.L DR is a dirty and dangerous place. If you decide to step off the resort and explore, you will see that

[@CNDcovert]

bruh its the Dominican Republic.... the advisory is the location

[@Lillyofthevalley222]

My mom was sick like this on a trip to Egypt. She thinks it was smoked salmon. They sent a doctor right to her room and started giving her injections and intravenous. Right in her room. She is fine now but won’t touch salmon. It’s honestly really scary how sick you can get abroad!

[@Jigger2361]

Note to Self - never eat Egyptian salmon

[@SkinnyGuruinaMumu]

That’s because a lot of countries have very lax laws when it comes to the handling, preparing, and cooking of food.

[@blackdogfive]

thank-you for sharing this information, so glad for your family, for your mom that she received care in a timely fashion and is well., makes it more tragic to think this Man's Wife and Child may have been saved when they originally called for help. gosh this is heartbreaking.

[@samg8012]

You can get pretty sick at home too. That is even scarier.

[@ZoeyBe]

Quick medical intervention saved her

[@rosered103]

Yup. I became very ill after eating at a buffet at a Dominican Resort. I can relate to this man's pain and anguish.

[@emandeli1585]

Any buffet can be dangerous too, anywhere. Anyone with pre-existing issues too need to be extra vigilant.

[@Adsbvs5990]

Do you know what caused it? For example seafood or something else?

[@jillnicholson7430]

This should not have happened. By the time septicemia occurred it was too late. As a medical professional my heart goes out to this family . We should perhaps think twice about where we vacation.

[@elanastocker]

Can you imagine the chills I get realizing how close I was to not surviving septicemia? The doctor told me I was in a dangerous and very serious situation.

[@stephenlanegraff4574]

I went to the DR last year. I have never been so sick. I remember looking for hospitals or resort clinics close to me and medi-vacs. I just kept counting down the days in my room until I could come back to Canada. Worst experience on a trip. Others at the resort including my spouse fell ill.

[@jdeast8569]

They might be doing it on purpose. there's lots and lots of cases like this. this is a rotten country. sorry.

[@b21raider27]

If the resort acted when the family called, likely all would be alive. Another third world country to skip.

[@claytonberg721]

Are you talking about America? Because this was an American company.

[@DoNotFollowM3]

I'm sure without you, tourism will keep growing.

[@joerinaldi207]

@@claytonberg721 Are you dumb? It's the company itself that has poor nutrition and food handling.

[@AberdeenRedpath]

​@@claytonberg721 here's the thing though. If you get food poisoning at a MacDonald's in Mexico is the United States at fault? Or if you get deathly ill from an apple fritter at a Tim Hortons in NJ USA is Canada to blame?

[@shelbylou02]

They're talking about the country; not the resort. ​@@claytonberg721

[@craighaley1658]

$10 million is nothing to these companies. Should have times the amount by 10.

[@yuckmouth]

Don't be stupid.

[@Funk1880]

“Times” isn’t a math function

[@monacobenedict8991]

Prison time is the only deterrent

[@canadianrushfan12]

If it was nothing to these companies they would happily pay out without it even going to court.

[@peterpeter5666]

most of these resorts are used to launder drug money. wake up

[@inaweroofing74]

I’m so sorry for your loss, heartbreaking.

[@barbaraa.walters8798]

😮

[@steveg5591]

Any money awarded, no matter the amount, is peanuts compared to what this husband and young son have gone through and will continue to re-live countless times for the rest of their lives. My heart goes out to them.

[@jewelv]

No one should go to the Dominican Republic anymore!

[@smith6777]

They have highest tourism

[@AbbaasDarwish]

Habibi come to Dubai 🕺🕺🕺🕺

[@Julia-nl3gq]

HAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

[@luiyi08]

Don't come, that's why we prefer Russian tourists, they are not crystals and crybabies like Canadians and North Americans ✌️🤣

[@MyChillfactor]

This is not food poisoning, this is poisoning period. What is the full name of the resort?

[@newfdogg]

2:34

[@allthesame3856]

Is it you Inspector Clouseau?

[@ChaNnArD-mD]

I agree 100%

[@jessewilson1622]

I totally agree. It's happening g everywhere. I just lost 5lbs passing yet another gut wrenching exhausting meal or drink.

[@FarBeyondDriven2]

I wondered that.

[@johannafriedt6362]

I’ve had food poisoning I wound up in hospital 8 days I know the extreme pain. Couldn’t walk, lost a ton of blood, dr gave instructions if required blood transfusions, my skin was grey in color so not far off from dying. There’s a lot involved in severe food poisoning! I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. My heart goes out to this family. 😥🙏🏻

[@jdeast8569]

They must be doing this on purpose. Why?

[@daniharr3278]

Did anyone else at the resort have food poisoning?

[@captaindiabetes4244]

i did

[@DoNotFollowM3]

That resort is known for such and when I looked at the prices I don't know why or how it is still open there are way better resorts in DR especially for that price.

[@TheSingingMystic87]

Why? Because he didn’t shed ONE tear??

[@Sherl.guelke.8027]

​@@TheSingingMystic87He did. If you watched it on TV.

[@SandorSoptei]

@@DoNotFollowM3 if thats the case, then thats on him for not doing his homework on the hotel hes staying at.

[@SalamNaser-c6h]

Sad , it’s heartbreaking 💔 I am sorry for your loss

[@bobbyjones2911]

This is absolutely heartbreaking my condolences to the family😢

[@joeyriopelle]

My friend went there in the late 80s and became very sick. She tried to receive medical help as a Canadian, and unfortunately, she didn't and pass away. My heart goes out to all families who have had to go through this. I believe that if you are a tourist in another country and suddenly false sick, that resort should do everything to respond with immediate medical response.

[@DoNotFollowM3]

@@joeyriopelle In the 80s lol

[@rebeccab4560]

Late 80s

[@MissX905]

What did they eat? Did the mom and son eat more of the food than the others? Did others also get food poisoning?

[@jeffpro8]

They all got sick.

[@Shelbyville_TN_lover]

What pathogen got them sick? Salmonella , norovirus?

[@Jigger2361]

i would not go to the DR if it was a free trip... what a horrible horrible tragedy

[@marg3153]

Very sad for this family! I've been going yo the DR gor over 30 years and never had a problem.

[@DoNotFollowM3]

We don't need you, tourism keeps growing :) Funny enough I think the same thing of Canada (lived there 8 years)

[@shelbylou02]

​@@DoNotFollowM3Actually you do! Otherwise you'd crumble

[@chrleschan8790]

​@@DoNotFollowM3Common knowledge. everyone I know who went there got sick...

[@DoNotFollowM3]

@@chrleschan8790 Don't come back? Common sense maybe?

[@BonaKim-hd8ec]

This is a horrific tragedy. If the resort buffet food was the cause of the family’s extreme food poisoning, were there other resort guests who experienced similar outcomes?

[@isay207]

Was there no ambulances there?

[@samg8012]

​@@isay207no taxis? I would not have sat around and waited. I would have hauled butt to a hospital on my own without waiting.

[@manthiejoy]

Maybe not. He said they arrived in evening so possibly the food had sat out all day before they ate it.

[@iLauu-x3i]

That's fucked up 😪🙏🪽

[@bilalbashir]

Sad and heartbreaking My 3 aunts went to Dominican Republic and all of them got sick. All of their vacation was on medication and took time to recover

[@JJs_playground]

Omg, that's so tragic. I really didn't think you could die from food poisoning. I thought sure you can get sick for a few days then you're fine. No idea this could happen.

[@Kiama17]

Yes you definitely can especially if you have pre existing issues or temporary issue like giving blood before travelling .

[@Kiama17]

Third world health care isn't the best either so the chances of mortality is even higher.

[@L1623VP]

You most certainly can die from food poisoning. That's why you can't make any assumptions when it comes to eating in certain foreign countries. The standards just aren't the same or don't exist at all.

[@R10barca]

I was staying at the exact same hotel at the time when this happened, my brother got sick after I enquired about the quality standards of the meals we were eating and he passes away in the exact hospital the mom and son died at, I was down the hall from them, we heard there screaming and they probably heard ours 😢

[@tom11zz884]

Americans need to stop taking vacations there. Doesn't seem like a clean place

[@jotrutch]

Yup I just stick to the 51 states

[@jdeast8569]

DR rotten country

[@DParker-qv2kz]

​@@jotrutch ew when worse

[@pacificcoltrane7652]

Imagine loosing a young child and son, on your vacation.

[@bekahe4433]

You mean his wife and son

[@Curt__]

​@bekahe4433 you're cute

[@rupertperiwinkle4477]

Which bug did they catch? This resort must have poor food safety practices.

[@LadyMaeloraBeesbury]

This is why travel insurance is so important. He could've gotten airlifted to an American hospital due to extreme illness and lack of resources at their destination

[@DwightStJohn-w1l]

Canadian travel insurance mandates return to Canada. Read carefully and know your coverage.

[@THEOneAndOnlyDOCTORofHUMANICS]

Thank you for sharing this! Sorry for your loss! Martin.

[@JI-re5vv]

I am so sorry for your loss 😢. Prayers to you and your son.

[@freddyanonimus2964]

This what happened when you vist this country 0 standards 0 accountability 0 empathy 0 responsibility

[@jessemelville]

So true.

[@livefreeordiehard8898]

They are third world countries for a reason. Canada has its own problem but it is much better than DR for sure.

[@jdeast8569]

negative 10k negative 10k, ....... negative 10k

[@DwightStJohn-w1l]

@@livefreeordiehard8898 and just try to sue: it's not a solution. it's just more "kash" in advance that will go to "lawyers". and I use the term loosely.

[@brendensangster3571]

Same thing happened to me in cuba last year, worst sickness I've ever had. Wife and kids never got it they saw pink in the chicken after I already scarfed it down. I was starving because they had no food for breakfast due to Russia embargo. 2 weeks of shitting and puking I thought for sure i was going to die.

[@samg8012]

No food for breakfast? What the hell resort were you at? I was in cuba too, and they never ran out of food. Some stuff like eggs maybe had it one day not the next, but the resorts never run out of food completely. And really, if you don't check your food before you eat it, that's on you. Your family had the thought to check. Hell, I've seen undercooked chicken here at home. I always look before I eat.

[@LeeSmokeyday]

Cuba is quite literally in an economic crisis. I’m sorry this happened to you but I seriously struggle to understand why anyone goes there on vacation.

[@samg8012]

@@LeeSmokeyday if you have have never been, you wouldn't understand.

[@dees.daniel7]

As a father and husband, my heart breaks for him. I am so sorry.

[@nk3582]

Completely horrific 😭😭😭😭😭

[@SlayerStreams-d5r]

AVOID THIS PLACE: VIVA WYNDHAM DOMINICUS BEACH

[@DoNotFollowM3]

Agree and for such price there are way better hotels in DR.

[@chrisscott1958]

Skip the dr altogether. It’s too dangerous in so many ways

[@iamsotiredofliving]

Where to go instead?​@@chrisscott1958

[@whiteclouds9775]

Im cuban and still wouldnt go to any resort or hotels in my countries. These are very poor islands and take tourists as a joke. Private family owned accommodation is your best choice. They dont really respect north Americans think we are born rich.

[@AGM-ts5bb]

An unimaginable tragedy. I am so, so sorry.

[@justylex]

This is heartbreaking. Many years ago, both of my kids were violently ill with food poisoning while we were staying at DisneyWorld. Each vomited about 10 times that day. Our resort room reeked like puke. They recovered by the next day, but we will never forget that trip.

[@TheThora17]

My goodness- what a sad awful tragedy. My heart goes out to the father and his young boy

[@zetoch]

What a freaking nightmare!! How come this resort is still operating?

[@YortOK]

Why go to these places. There's Hawaii, California, or even Australia.

[@gpasprimus6505]

There too cheap to have proper fridges and food quality and cleaning this is plain murder and it won't stop

[@rafalklepinski7372]

Looks like nothing's changed in 25 years. After what I went through there never going back, and I'm far from alone with that experience.

[@rebeccab4560]

I grew up there my whole childhood. Don’t come: we don’t want u

[@jessemelville]

My father used to tell me all about those resorts and how they are dangerous and the local third world peoples generally dislike guests and he was right, I gave up going to these places years ago.

[@ericlee303]

I feel so bad for the family. For this reason alone I'll never step foot in that place.

[@jesussaves1948]

I am very sorry for your loss😢No words for such a loss😢I ask lord to provide you peace and strength during this difficult time🙏

[@dannycaplan6614]

All it takes is one employee not washing their hands. There were probably others who got sick as well.

[@jeremyslife6954]

Praying for you and your family 😢you deserve to win this lawsuit 😢 nobody should ever have to go through this 😢

[@captaindiabetes4244]

I NEARLY DIED AS WELL AT BARCELO RESORTS IN PUNTA CANA LAST MONTH

[@brendenhull1290]

Really I'm planning to travel there. What did you eat more specifically?

[@samg8012]

​@@brendenhull1290or maybe it was the 30 drinks they had in the span of a couple of hours.

[@jessemelville]

What happened?

[@DoNotFollowM3]

@@captaindiabetes4244 What did you eat?

[@captaindiabetes4244]

Just some cooked beef and rice.. I don't think it was even the food but the water they served at the buffet

[@fionawallace580]

So preventable and unnecessary. 10million is too low. This is terrible.

[@SaoirseAnthony]

I have no words 💔💔💔

[@rosylove389]

When I visited the DR a year ago, I avoided the salads, raw veggies and anything dairy. I was luckily fine. So sorry for the horrific loss of 2 lives, my condolences. Hopefully the resort is thoroughly investigated and hygiene & proper food sanitation practices are put in place which will be strictly monitored so this never happens again.

[@canadagoose6192]

I heard so many people's stories about how they got sick at the resorts especially almost all from Dominican republic trip.😢

[@Tim.r-l8w]

Gotta be honest, I'd never take my family to the Dominican Republic. It's not random that places get a reputation.

[@marg3153]

It can happen anywhere. I've been going to the DR for over 30 years and have never had a problem. Very sad for this family.😢

[@Tim.r-l8w]

@marg3153 I disagree. Calling hotel staff and informing them you're in serious distress and that being ignored isn't something that happens everywhere.

[@DoNotFollowM3]

@@Tim.r-l8w We don't need you here, tourism keeps growing anyway :)

[@DoNotFollowM3]

@@marg3153 Honestly I'm surprised this resort hasn't been looked at as from the review I see multiple reports of food poisoning. And for that price there are way better resorts in DR to visit (assuming I looked at the same one on google maps) anyways, enjoy and stay safe. The other guy acts like no one can get food poisoning in Canada but I did (lived in Toronto 8 years) still I just saw it as things happen.

[@Tim.r-l8w]

@@DoNotFollowM3 ok...

[@Heartadia]

they might have actually been poisoned. not just food poisoned. or something fishy is going on and husband might be the suspect.

[@solace_willow]

Your speculation is appalling, jfc.

[@DParker-qv2kz]

Anybody could be suspect

[@marilynsue4273]

Dominican Republic has had travel warnings for some time.

[@suzannee6733]

I quit vacationing in the Caribbean a long time ago. They don’t care about the tourists and only want our money. Too much happening to tourists. Shame!

[@user-ue1pv1wv7o]

the most important thing they don't even mention - WHAT DID THEY EAT?

[@kirstinmorrell]

Food.

[@daves6380]

​@@kirstinmorrell More specifically which exact food did they eat..

[@ObserverLima22]

The cantalupes! Just as in QC last year when 10 ppl died!

[@user-ue1pv1wv7o]

@ moron.

[@user-ue1pv1wv7o]

@ thanks

[@frankvqz3799]

I got food poisoning eating chilli from Tim Hortons 14 years ago. It was extremely nasty and horrible experience

[@eldeluxo]

Was it in Brampton?

[@frankvqz3799]

@ no; it was on Scarborough (Eglinton and DVP area . I was living in Richmond Hill at that time.

[@jimtib8206]

Lol 😅​@@eldeluxo

[@mjl.8060]

I was going to order some for lunch. Saved me a trip 😅

[@chaimgevaldik1918]

Tims have chilli? Lol

[@sheritee7328]

Beyond sad, more criminal and the resort should have to pay!!! I will never go to these slime places and NEVER EVER eat at a buffet while on vacation EVER, anywhere!!!!!

[@freedomfreedom9523]

Never drink the water

[@GillianMcGeorge-Cruikshank]

So very sorry for your loss. I went to the Dominican over 30 years ago. That place has changed so much. I would never return to that place.

[@wc4109]

Had the hotel helped the family the moment they called, wife & son would likely have survived… But help didn’t come until Half a day later, too late by then… Yes the family should sue the hotel, for maximum…

[@JDB173]

Sue TF out of that Resort !

[@onlygreen2261]

Yup, no one knows how much dads worry about their family. Sick feeling watching this.

[@deega1234]

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. awful.

[@RaisedxFist]

I'll keep My money in Canada and. Not going to those places ever.

[@DParker-qv2kz]

I go to Colombia all the time and eat there at many restaurants . I've only ever had food poisoning I'm Toronto

[@RaisedxFist]

@DParker-qv2kz Tell Me more, very interested in Your experience !!!

[@louisetringham5830]

This is just heartbreaking.

[@aubyryan]

That happens in Canada too. I used to live in Woodstock Ontario. Got a rice meal from Popeyes but I didn’t end up eating it until 1 week later, till when It was in my fridge. 12 hours status post ingestion I fell terribly ill, and started sweating buckets. I even had a seizure and lost consciousness. I thought I was going to die. Condolences to the family.

[@cynthiadavidson1487]

Did you reat the meal in the microbe oven? Don't ever do that with rice.

[@cellphone7223]

You ate cooked fast food rice that had been sitting in the fridge for a week, probably on the top shelf to boot........what did you expect?

[@Jeffbajan]

I had bad food poisoning in Mexico from a wedding and I was hurting for four days by myself in air bnb the worst ever

[@Blakpepa]

What's the name of the resort? Why not protect the Canadian public by naming the resort?

[@alexnemo3568]

VIVA WYNDHAM DOMINICUS BEACH, LA ROMANA

[@newfdogg]

2:34

[@citizen1130]

They say and show it pretty clearly at 2:34

[@daveparkes8539]

Viva Wyndam Dominicus Beach, La Romana.

[@DaveOcto]

Dominican Republic has been super shady and predatory Towards tourists for a long time now. Never go there. My heart breaks for this family.

[@mikestewart4752]

A loving reminder to all Canadians: There are PLENTY of beautiful places to see within Canada. What a disaster.

[@rebeccab4560]

DR is absolutely beautiful and nowhere in canada compares to the DR or Egypt or anywhere else 😂 get on a plane

[@mikestewart4752]

@ Make sure you get your hepatitis shots! 🤣

[@rebeccab4560]

@@mikestewart4752 i have them. That’s why I don’t get sick 😂 it’s called the tropics. U clearly don’t travel. Can’t afford it?

[@mikestewart4752]

@ I was fortunate enough to visit 7 countries in 2024 alone. Funny tidbit: I visited 12 different currency exchanges in those 7 countries looking for a 100 Yuan banknote for an art project. Not one single bill to be found. 🤣 No one bothered with it. 1 place even laughed at me for asking. 😂😂😂

[@bornfree1888]

too expensive

[@theresechretien3764]

IT Is so sad 😢 Poor woman and son 😢 I never trust these buffet 😕 Courage 😘

[@Jake-u2l7q]

I'm so very sorry for their terrible loss

[@myovitae]

This is so horrible and unimaginable. Going on vacation and you hope there is some standard of care, but there isn't. They dont think you are "just fabulous." They dont give a crap. Never, ever, eat at a buffet in a hot country. Even the fruit salad.

[@GwemThorpe]

So sorry for your loss. 😢

[@Dr_mom_gymlover]

North Americans have to stop going to these places specially Caribbean islands

[@lucienbusato8638]

Can imagine the pain he went through, sorry to say always safer to stay home this convinced me

[@Catherine-2008]

So tragic! I am so very sorry!

[@sharonlacoste9184]

Deepest condolences. I hope you get justice for your family. 🙏

[@kathyhenry2362]

Wow, what a nightmare. So sorry.

[@Boujading1]

Sorry for you unimaginable loss. I hope these court "tests" results in massive compensation, a public apology and processes/procedures that protect others.

[@slab6046]

How on earth are they going to prove negligence with sanitation in a buffet one year later?

[@tylerroy472]

What a tragedy. Resort needs to be closed down!

[@jessewilson1622]

This is weeks after a canadian got put in coma their at a resort. My deepest condolences. I have been poisoned and this makes me furious. The sickest lustful drug fueled miscreants have no shame and cause the world soo much pain.

[@icantwiththis]

It was another Canadian that put the boy into a coma.

[@MrAlexDelarge]

Secondary causes likely implies they died of dehydration. This is very easy to guard against and anyone traveling to that region of the world should have loperamide on-hand. Very sad.

[@jeffpro8]

Dehydrated. Still the hotel should have provided immediate assistance.

[@swagtim1314]

was planning to go this Christmas, heard about the food issue from a friend and cancelled the trip last minute.

[@Pardy_Animalz]

My husband and I got food poisoning in DR. It was really tough. Won’t go back. So sorry for your loss.

[@c_telking4433]

This is horrible. I’m so sad for him and his son. They were all supposed to go on this incredible vacation together as a family and now they’ll never be the same. Poor kid! My heart goes out to them

[@RayRay-yt5pe]

Poor dude. Really sorry for his loss :(

[@BostonHorticulture]

How terrible 😢😢😢i'm so sorry❤❤❤

[@PeterInya]

Don't ever go to the Dominican Republic.

[@DoNotFollowM3]

Don't come, we don't need you tourism keeps growing here.

[@ransom182]

To be fair unsafe food handling can and does happen everywhere. A not insignificant number of food workers don't even believe in viruses and basic medical science.

[@kushapexplays4750]

​@@ransom182The food in the Dominican is known to be bad, very bad.

[@eldeluxo]

About 8 years ago I walked into a holdup happening on the beach during the day, it was very unnerving to encounter two masked men and have a shotgun pointed at my face.

[@RoseWaddell-k6e]

Buffets are nasty. Never eat at them.