Dozens hospitalised after suspected food poisoning at year-end party
VOV.VN - Dozens of employees of a bank in southern Vietnam have been hospitalised after showing symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a year-end party, local health authorities said on February 3.
The patients are employees of a bank branch in Ba Ria ward, Ho Chi Minh City, who attended a year-end party on January 31, where food was ordered from a restaurant in Xuyen Moc commune and transported back to the office. About 170 people attended the party.
Dishes served at the party reportedly included seafood, chicken, hotpot and traditional Lunar New Year foods.
Symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever began appearing around 2 p.m. on February 1, and patients were admitted to hospital throughout the day. As of February 3, 16 people had been discharged and advised to continue monitoring their health at home.
Ba Ria General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City is currently treating and monitoring 30 other patients. No severe cases have been reported so far.
Hospital representatives said samples had been taken for laboratory testing and reports sent to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health and the food safety authority in accordance with regulations.
Local health workers in Xuyen Moc commune inspected the restaurant and collected remaining food samples for analysis. The establishment presented a valid food safety certificate, authorities said.
Police in Ho Chi Minh City are also coordinating with local authorities to investigate the incident and determine the cause.
Dozens hospitalised with suspected food poisoning after eating banh mi in HCM City
VOV.VN - Dozens of people were taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning after eating banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) from a shop in Phu My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, with relevant agencies investigating the cause.
