About 100 Airbus Atlantic employees fell ill after a Christmas party in France this month, a spokesperson for the European aeronautics company told several media outlets. The employees contracted a food-borne illness after the company-organised Christmas lunch on December 15, CNN reported.
“Around 100 Airbus Atlantic employees were taken ill after contracting a food-borne illness after eating the company-organized Christmas lunch,” an Airbus Atlantic spokesperson told multiple news publications.
The spokesperson did not specify the type of food involved. According to French health authorities, over 700 employees reportedly experienced vomiting and diarrhea, contrary to the company’s claim.
No serious illnesses were reported, and all affected employees returned to work the following week. Established in 2022, Airbus Atlantic, a wholly owned Airbus subsidiary, employs 13,000 people across five countries and three continents, including a plant in Santo Tirso, Portugal.
French health authorities are leading the investigation into the incident, described by the spokesperson as an isolated event. The company is cooperating fully with the ARS health agency to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences.
The health and recovery of employees remain the primary concern, Airbus Atlantic said, stressing their commitment to ensuring a thorough examination of the incident to prevent a recurrence. The company said it will fully cooperate with health authorities to safeguard employee well-being.
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