On May 1-2, Long Khanh Regional General Hospital received 209 people suspected of suffering from food poisoning after consuming bread from a local bakery in Xuan Binh ward, Long Khanh. One serious case was transferred to a higher hospital for further treatment. Out of the 160 patients admitted to the hospital, 5 underwent examinations and then were sent home, while 43 mild cases were immediately discharged.
All patients exhibited symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain after eating meat sandwiches purchased 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 will collaborate 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 while also suspending the operation of the bakery 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, emphasizing that it is crucial to determine the source of this food poisoning outbreak to prevent future incidents and ensure community safety.
In summary, a recent incident involving suspected food poisoning at Long Khanh Regional General Hospital has prompted an investigation into a local bakery in Xuan Binh ward, Long Khanh City. While most patients are now stable condition, it is essential for authorities to determine how this happened so that they can take measures to prevent it from happening again in the future.
