Pregnant woman and 13 others hospitalized after eating bread bought in village

(Dan Tri) - A pregnant woman and 13 other people in Phu Vang commune, Hue city, had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment and observation after eating bread for breakfast bought at a local store.

On September 26, Mr. Tran Kiem Hao, Director of the Hue City Department of Health , said that the unit is coordinating with the People's Committee of Phu Vang commune to clarify the cause of the incident in which many people had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment, suspected of food poisoning.

According to Mr. Hao, the incident occurred on September 23, causing 14 people, including an 8-week pregnant woman, to be hospitalized at Phu Vang Medical Center. The pregnant woman was later transferred to Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital for monitoring.

Place to receive and monitor patients suspected of food poisoning after eating bread for breakfast (Photo: Cao Tien).

To date, the pregnant woman and eight others have been discharged from the hospital. The remaining cases continue to be monitored at Phu Vang Medical Center.

Speaking to Dan Tri reporter, Mr. Le Viet Trung, Head of the Culture - Social Department of Phu Vang commune, said that on the day of the incident, the above cases bought bread at CN bakery (Thanh Lam Bo village, Phu Vang commune) for breakfast.

Between 11am and 3pm the same day, many people experienced symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea.

At the medical facility, these people were diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis.

After the incident, the Hue City Department of Health coordinated with the People's Committee of Phu Vang Commune to go to CN bakery to investigate and take samples for testing to find out the cause.

According to Mr. Trung, the authorities have temporarily suspended the operations of the above facility; requested the bakery owner to provide business records and clarify the origin of ingredients and food.

"If any violations are detected, we will request competent authorities to handle the business according to the law," said Mr. Trung.

On the same day, the reporter contacted the leaders of Phu Vang Medical Center many times to learn about the health status of the remaining patients but without results.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/thai-phu-va-13-nguoi-nhap-vien-sau-khi-an-banh-mi-mua-trong-thon-20250926185016754.htm