The case highlights the dangers of improper use of household insecticides, particularly in enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation.
It raises questions about consumer safety regulations regarding the sale and use of toxic substances in residential areas.
The ongoing investigation may lead to criminal charges against the father for negligence, potentially impacting his family dynamics and future.
Increased scrutiny on the sale and regulation of household insecticides may result from this incident, prompting legislative reviews.
The tragic poisoning incident in the Nazarovsky District of Krasnoyarsk Krai has been attributed to an insecticide, as confirmed by the Investigative Committee of Russia. The investigation revealed that the four children died from acute poisoning caused by a systemic insecticide. The family had consumed food purchased just prior to falling ill, leading to initial suspicions of food poisoning. However, subsequent examinations of the food products showed they met safety standards, shifting the focus to the household's use of insecticides.
The family had been hospitalized on September 21, following the consumption of chicken and dumplings. The deaths of the children occurred over the following days, with the youngest victim being just six years old. Fortunately, the parents survived, and the mother gave birth to a healthy child in November.
The investigation is ongoing, with potential legal repercussions for the father, who reportedly treated their home with dichlorvos, an insecticide, shortly before the incident. He claimed the house was not adequately ventilated after the treatment, which may have contributed to the tragedy. Authorities found empty insecticide cans in the family's trash, indicating the chemicals were used in the home.
