When nineteen people were confirmed to have suffered food poisoning after eating at a pub carvery in Cwmbran this October, it served as a stark reminder of the dangers that arise when hot-food handling standards slip. According to local authorities, the outbreak was linked to Clostridium perfringens, a bacterium that can develop when food cools too slowly or is not kept at safe serving temperatures — common risks in buffet and carvery environments.

At Holiday Lawyers, the team has long experience representing clients affected by large-scale food poisoning incidents. In a previous case handled while at a leading national firm, the team’s founder acted for hundreds of diners who became ill after visiting a Toby Carvery restaurant, securing significant sums in compensation following an admission of breach of duty by the operator. The case remains one of the UK’s largest restaurant-related illness outbreaks and a reminder that good food hygiene is a legal as well as moral duty.



If you or your family have suffered illness after eating at a restaurant, hotel, or resort, Holiday Lawyers can help you understand your rights and claim the compensation you deserve.