Says one of the Australian scientists to the Guardian,, external said Djokovic’s claim was a “wild accusation.”
“It’s possible, but very unlikely given how long it has been closed,” said Damian Maganja, a food policy research fellow at the George Institute for Global Health.
“These meals were likely prepared in mass quantities and, as far as I know, there have been no other reports.”
Djokovic was sent to an immigrant hotel where refugees and asylum seekers have long complained about poor conditions.
In December 2022, shortly before Djokovic arrived at the Park Hotel, they were detained They complained that they found worms in their food.
By the time Djokovic was sent there, the hotel had been certified and licensed by the local government of the City of Melbourne as a catering establishment. It was the subject of an audit and inspection by the Municipal Health Department.
Detainees had access to a variety of foods and beverages that were deemed nutritious, culturally appropriate and met any specific medical or dietary requirements.
Djokovic has long been known to follow a gluten- and dairy-free diet, following a mostly plant-based diet, which he regularly cites as the recipe for his success.
Fish and shellfish usually contain higher levels of mercury than other foods, according to the NHS., external
