Three children who fell ill after eating Bang bread in Dong Nai have tested positive for E. coli bacteria. According to Dr. Le Quang Trung, Director of Dong Nai Department of Health, further test results will be available the following day. The Department of Health will have a report on whether the E. coli bacteria found in the blood tests match the food samples or not on May 6.
E. coli bacteria are commonly found in fresh produce, beef, fresh milk, juice, cheese, raw fruits, and vegetables. Symptoms of E. coli infection include nausea, vomiting, and watery or bloody diarrhea, with the disease typically appearing 3-4 days after consuming contaminated food. Young children and the elderly are more susceptible to serious complications, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure.
Doctors at Dong Nai Children’s Hospital are currently consulting on treatment plans for the seriously ill pediatric patients. Authorities have reported 530 suspected cases of poisoning from consuming Bang bread