Ea Sup District: 29 people hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning

11:35, December 29, 2023

Ea Sup District Medical Center said that the district has just recorded a food poisoning case that caused 29 people to be hospitalized after attending a wedding party in Ia Rve commune.

Accordingly, on the afternoon of December 26, at Mrs. HMM's family (village 12, Ia Rve commune, Ea Sup district), a wedding party was held for her daughter and nearly 200 guests were invited to attend. The wedding party was organized by Son Toan catering service (village 7, Ea Roc commune). The menu at the wedding party included dishes: steamed pork with lemongrass and chili, steamed squid, steamed shrimp, mixed hot pot, fried chicken with fish sauce and soft drinks...

Food poisoning patients being treated at the Central Highlands General Hospital (illustrative photo)

At 1 a.m. on December 27, Ms. V.'s son-in-law had symptoms of stomachache, vomiting, and diarrhea, and was taken to the Ea Sup District Medical Center for treatment by his family. After that, many people attending the wedding also showed similar symptoms and had to be taken to local medical facilities for emergency treatment.

On the afternoon of December 27, the Ea Sup district health sector confirmed that a total of 29 people were hospitalized and are being treated at the district medical center.

Immediately after the incident, staff from Ia Rve and Ea Roc Commune Health Stations verified, inspected the situation, and updated the situation related to the food poisoning; at the same time, made a record and took samples of food and drinks provided by the family.

On the afternoon of December 27, the People's Committee of Ea Sup district established a surprise inspection team to inspect the food safety conditions of Son Toan restaurant and catering service. The case is still being investigated and clarified by the authorities.

Hong Chuyen

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/y-te-suc-khoe/202312/huyen-ea-sup-29-nguoi-nhap-vien-nghi-do-ngo-doc-thuc-pham-40f03a6/