Reviewing responsibility for suspected poisoning that hospitalized 40 Quang Tri students

After receiving the results of food testing, the People's Committee of Kim Ngan commune (Quang Tri) is considering responsibility for the suspected poisoning that hospitalized 40 students.

On October 8, the People's Committee of Kim Ngan Commune (Quang Tri) said that it had received notice of test results of suspected food poisoning samples from the Food Safety and Hygiene Department, Quang Tri Department of Health .

The official dispatch of the Provincial Center for Disease Control and Nha Trang Pasteur Institute showed that the test results detected (positive) the NHE-producing bacillus cereus strain in 1 sample of braised pomfret meat and 1 clinical sample; 3 food samples and 11 other clinical samples did not find the pathogenic bacteria. This bacteria often causes poisoning if cooked food is left for a long time.

Responsibility for the poisoning of students is being clarified.

PHOTO: THANH LOC

After the test results, the People's Committee of Kim Ngan commune directed specialized departments and offices to inspect and advise on handling according to regulations. The test results are considered an important basis to determine the responsibilities of relevant groups and individuals, especially the organization, supervision and operation of the boarding kitchen at Kim Thuy Primary Boarding School, Kim Ngan commune ( Quang Tri ) .

Regarding the case of Ms. Do Thi Hong Hue , Vice Principal in charge of the kitchen of Kim Thuy Primary Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities , whose 15-day suspension from work has expired, the Commune People's Committee said it is carefully considering and comparing regulations before making the next decision.

Quang Tri Department of Health said that after the suspected poisoning incident at Kim Thuy Primary Boarding School, the unit requested a comprehensive inspection of food quality and safety conditions of boarding kitchens at schools in the area. A summary report will be sent to the province in the coming time to take corrective measures to prevent similar incidents.

As reported by Thanh Nien Newspaper, on September 26, after breakfast at Kim Thuy Primary Boarding School, 40 students showed signs of stomachache and vomiting and had to be hospitalized. Up to now, the health of the students has stabilized, but the incident is still being verified to clarify the responsibilities of the parties involved.

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