Salmonella causes mass food poisoning in Dong Thap
VOV.VN - The Health Department of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap announced on August 16 that samples collected from 149 people suffering from food poisoning after consuming baguette at Hong Ngoc 12 Bakery had contained Salmonella – the bacteria that may cause human death.
Accordingly, the tests detected Salmonella in samples of liver paté.
The bakery is expected to be sanctioned over the food poisoning case, including an administrative fine of VND80-VND100 million and temporary closure for at least three months.
The case occurred on August 6 after workers of Thai Duong Company in Hong Ngu district used baguettes produced by Hong Ngoc 12 Bakery.
Twenty of the workers suffered from symptoms, including stomach aches, diarrhea, and vomiting, forcing them to be hospitalised.
By August 11, local hospitals had received a total of 146 people showing the same food poisoning symptoms after eating the dish from the bakery.
Local health authorities said 142 cases had since been released after recovering, while seven others have also improved and are being further monitored.
Salmonella is a toxin commonly found in meat, poultry, milk, raw, or contaminated egg yolks which can be spread through knives, cutting surfaces, or contaminated food processing tools. The bacteria typically enter the body through food, spreading from the intestines into the blood and other organs, causing infections and poisoning. The initial signs of bacterial poisoning include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and watery diarrhea.
Some cases may experience headaches, insomnia, and rashes. Without timely rehydration, patients may suffer from dehydration, reduced blood pressure, hypotension, multi-organ failure, and even death.
