Seven individuals, including an American and several Australians, were hospitalized in Fiji after consuming pina coladas at a five-star hotel bar. Symptoms included nausea, vomiting, and urological problems. Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavoka, confirmed the incident and stated that authorities are investigating the possibility of drink tampering.

As of Sunday, five of the seven individuals have been discharged. Two remained in stable condition in the intensive care unit earlier that day, but were expected to be discharged later after further medical review. The Fiji Health Ministry and police are investigating the incident and have not found any other similar cases.

While emphasizing the isolated nature of the incident, Gavoka reassured the public that Fiji is a safe tourist destination and that such incidents are extremely rare. He confirmed that the affected tourists had consumed pina coladas, a popular rum-based cocktail with pineapple juice. Toxicology reports are underway to determine the precise ingredients consumed.

The Warwick Fiji hotel released a statement acknowledging the incident and confirming their ongoing internal investigation. They are also awaiting test results from health authorities.

At least two of the affected Australian tourists are returning home. One of their relatives, David Sandoe, spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corp., expressing relief at their recovery and describing the incident as disrupting what was supposed to be a relaxing family vacation.

The Fiji Ministry of Health and police are continuing their investigation and will provide further updates as they become available.