Rospotrebnadzor reported inspections of coffee shops in Yekaterinburg over possible poisoning of customers.

      Rospotrebnadzor reported an inspection of Yekaterinburg coffee shops over possible customer poisoning

      January 19, 2026 — The press service of Sverdlovsk Rospotrebnadzor said it would verify media reports about customers being poisoned at the Yekaterinburg coffee chain Duo.

      Photo: Telegram channel "Incident Yekaterinburg"

      "Since January 17, Rospotrebnadzor specialists have been inspecting the chain's coffee shops and production facilities, collecting samples for laboratory testing. Conclusions will be drawn after the results are received," the agency said.

      Earlier media reports said two female patrons were poisoned at one of the chain's coffee shops. It was later reported that several Duo locations were closed "for technical reasons." Duo has not yet commented on the situation.

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Rospotrebnadzor reported inspections of coffee shops in Yekaterinburg over possible poisoning of customers.

The press service of Sverdlovsk Rospotrebnadzor reported that it will verify media reports of customers being poisoned at the Duo chain of cafes in Yekaterinburg. From January 17, Rospotrebnadzor specialists will inspect the chain's cafes and production facilities, collecting samples for laboratory testing.