Authorities in Chicago are investigating whether saboteurs intentionally contaminated a breakfast buffet at the Fairmont Chicago hotel for delegates at the Democratic National Convention. One person fell ill after eating the food. The contamination, believed to be insects, occurred at around 6:45 a.m., with witnesses claiming they saw crickets or maggots in the food. The investigation is ongoing, but officials are working with local and federal partners to determine how the insects ended up in the food.
Illinois law considers tampering with food a felony if the substance used is capable of causing death or great bodily harm. However, mealworms, maggots, and crickets are generally edible. No one has claimed responsibility for the incident yet. Delegates from several states, including Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Missouri, and South Dakota, were staying at the Fairmont. Hotel officials have deferred questions to law enforcement.
This incident is the latest in a series of disruptive events surrounding the convention, including bomb threats at hotels where delegates are staying. Law enforcement officials have stated that there were no credible threats found. The investigation into the breakfast buffet contamination continues, with authorities working to determine if the act was intentional sabotage.
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