On May 1-2, Long Khanh Regional General Hospital received 209 people suspected of suffering from food poisoning after consuming bread purchased from a local business in Xuan Binh ward, Long Khanh. One serious case had to be transferred to a higher hospital for further treatment. Out of these patients, 160 were treated, 5 underwent examinations and were sent home, and 43 mild cases were immediately discharged.
All the patients exhibited symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain after eating meat sandwiches from the bakery between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on April 30. Doctors diagnosed them with intestinal infections and suspected food poisoning. Fortunately, most of the patients are now in stable condition.
The Food Safety and Hygiene Department of Dong Nai province has collaborated with the Medical Center and relevant agencies in Long Khanh City to investigate the cause of the incident. The Department of Health has instructed Long Khanh Regional General Hospital to provide the best treatment conditions for the patients. The bakery that sold the bread has been operating for over 10 years but is currently suspended from business due to a lack of food safety and hygiene certification.
Long Khanh City’s Chairman visited the patients at the hospital to ensure their well-being. It is crucial to determine the source of the food poisoning outbreak to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of the community.
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– Patients admitted to Long Khanh Regional General Hospital on May 1-2 with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain after eating meat sandwiches bought from a local business in Xuan Binh ward between April 30th from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
– One serious case had to be transferred to a higher hospital for further treatment while most patients are now in stable condition.
– The Food Safety and Hygiene Department of Dong Nai province collaborated with medical centers and relevant agencies in Long Khanh City to investigate cause.
– The Department of Health instructed Long Khanh Regional General Hospital to provide best treatment conditions for patients.
– The bakery that sold bread is suspended due lack of food safety and hygiene certification.
– Long Khanh City’s Chairman visited hospitalized patients at Long Khanh Regional General Hospital on May 1st.