A breakfast for delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was interrupted Wednesday morning after maggots were allegedly intentionally mixed into their food, WGN first reported.
The DNC 2024 Joint Information Center also confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital and acknowledged the food contamination.
According to authorities, several unknown perpetrators entered a building and placed unknown objects on tables with food.
The perpetrators then apparently left the area and one victim was treated and released on site, officials said.
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An investigation is underway after a group of suspects allegedly mixed maggots into the food served during a Democratic convention breakfast. (WGN)
Officials said that in addition to the Chicago Police Department, the FBI in Chicago is also assisting in the investigation.
Several law enforcement sources told WGN that the maggots appeared to have been brought to the hotel by activists who wanted to send a message.
“All Americans have the right to peacefully protest, but ugly attacks like this have no place in our democracy,” said Sam Barloga, spokesman for the Indiana Democratic Party. “We thank the security team for their quick response.”
Neither the DNC Information Center nor the Fairmont confirmed that there were maggots, but they can confirm that the incident raised food safety concerns for DNC breakfast guests.
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Delegates cast their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
“We can confirm that a group of individuals caused disruption at a DNC-related breakfast event at our hotel this morning. We are grateful for the quick response from law enforcement,” Chicago Fairmont said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
The hotel added that the safety and well-being of its guests and employees is its top priority.
“Our team responded immediately to clean and disinfect the area to ensure the event could continue without further incident. We maintain the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness throughout our property and have strict protocols in place for dealing with any disruptions,” Chicago Fairmont added.
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President Biden stands with Vice President Kamala Harris and First Lady Jill Biden on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, Monday, August 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
It was not immediately clear whether the contamination was discovered before delegates consumed the food.
Indiana Delegate Tracy Boyd, who represents the Indianapolis area at the convention, told WGN that her group had been informed that there would be a brief delay in breakfast service due to the incident.
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“They obviously protected us and got the situation under control within minutes. I really want to commend the hotel staff and management,” said Boyd.
Fox News’ Michael Tobin, Kellianne Jones and Kelly Phares contributed to this report.
