Investigation underway after insects placed in food at DNC delegate breakfast

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The FBI and Chicago police are investigating whether someone tried to contaminate a breakfast with insects, before it was served Wednesday morning to delegates from the Democratic National Convention.

A statement from the DNC Joint Information Center says multiple females entered the Fairmont Hotel and placed unknown objects onto tables containing food, before leaving the area.

One person was treated on scene for an unspecified condition.

As for what was left on the tables, descriptions have ranged from maggots to crickets. Members of the Indiana Democratic Party attended the breakfast.

The contaminated food was immediately taken out of the room and the area was sanitized, said Haley Robles, spokesperson for Fairmont Chicago. “The safety, security, and well-being of our guests and staff are our top priorities,” she said.

“Our team acted immediately to clean and sanitize the area, ensuring that the event could continue without further incident,” Robles said. “We maintain the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness throughout our property and have strict protocols in place to handle any disruptions.”

No arrests have been made. The FBI deferred comment to the DNC Joint Information Center.

The Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this story.

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