Bread poisoning case in Dong Nai: 555 people hospitalized, 2 cases very severe prognosis

Hundreds of people, including many children, were hospitalized after eating bread at a shop in Long Khanh City. Two pediatric cases are in critical condition, and authorities are investigating the cause.

Information from the Department of Health of Dong Nai province said that as of 6am (May 4), there were 555 people in Dong Nai hospitalized for treatment due to food poisoning after eating bread at Bing shop. Of these, 117 children and notably 2 small pediatric patients in critical condition required dialysis and mechanical ventilation.

Specifically, the development of the food poisoning incident in Dong Nai on May 2 According to the authorities, Bang bread shop (bakery suspected of causing poisoning) on Tran Quang Dieu street (Xuan Binh ward, Long Khanh city) owned by Mrs. N.T.K.B. has a scale of serving over 1,000 loaves of bread per day (two mornings and afternoons).

The shop sells meatloaf including: meat (homemade); cilantro, cucumbers, pickles (white radish and pickled carrots); silk rolls, pâté, marinades (homemade); leopard skin (bought outside) ... Raw materials are preliminarily processed and processed at the salon.

According to a report of the Dong Nai Department of Health, at the time of investigation, the bakery did not have a business license at the address of Quarter 2, Xuan Binh Ward, Long Khanh City.

In addition, the establishment also does not have a certificate of satisfaction of food safety conditions, no certificate of training in food safety knowledge, health certificate.

After the incident broke out, the first cases began to appear hospitalized with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting. By May 3, the number of patients had risen sharply, with 469 hospitalizations. The Dong Nai Health Department determined that the cause of poisoning could be caused by bacteria or toxins in food. After diagnosis, the number of new cases dropped to 81.

However, 2 severe pediatric patients who are on dialysis and mechanical ventilation were transferred to Children's Hospital No. 1 (HCMC). HCM) for intensive treatment. Leaders of Dong Nai Department of Health said that the total number of poisoning cases as of the morning of May 4 was 555, of which 117 cases of pediatric patients were being treated in the province. In particular, the leaders invited experts in Ho Chi Minh City to provide professional support, intensive treatment of pediatric patients.

In addition, the Medical Examination and Treatment Administration (Ministry of Health) has just requested Dong Nai Department of Health to coordinate in focusing on emergency and treatment for patients suspected of poisoning after eating bread. The Department also asked the Dong Nai health sector to continue focusing and mobilizing good doctors, ensuring sufficient medicines, emergency facilities, timely treatment and treatment of patients.

At the same time, closely monitor people who are seriously ill and at increased risk of aggravation, especially those in intensive care. Besides, take care of health, encourage patients and families.

Through this incident, Mr. Long suggested that management agencies in Dong Nai need to review the management of food safety, strengthen inspection and inspection of food processing, production and trading establishments.

In the current hot weather, it is necessary to identify small food business households that are at high risk. The functional industry needs to guide them to have solutions to ensure food safety and hygiene and preserve food well.

In addition, it is necessary to strengthen the inspection of food production and trading establishments, especially those that sell food in large quantities such as Ice Bakery.

At the same time, any establishment that violates must be strictly handled, including those that are not subject to the certificate of satisfaction of food safety conditions, even more inspection of these establishments, not only those that are granted certificates of business eligibility.

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