Taking yogurt samples to find the cause of poisoning in a kindergarten in Do Luong

Thuan Son Kindergarten organizes a semi-boarding meal for children from 2 to 5 years old, divided into 2 different diets, for 2-year-old children and children from 3 to 5 years old. On the afternoon of May 9, after returning from a rice planting experience, children from 3 to 5 years old were fed yogurt and then showed symptoms.food poisoningsuch as stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea. The 2 year old only ate rice and previous food, not yogurt so he was not poisoned.

Representatives of the Department of Education and Training of Nghe An province and the Department of Health met and encouraged children and families with children suffering from food poisoning. Photo: Food Safety and Hygiene Department of Nghe An province

After showing symptoms of food poisoning, 76 children were taken to Thuan Son Commune Health Station for care and treatment. Some children were taken directly to Do Luong District General Hospital by their parents.

After receiving care, the health of 76 children with food poisoning has recovered. 21 children treated at the medical station have stabilized and have been allowed to go home; the remaining 55 children treated at the Do Luong District General Hospital have stopped vomiting and stomachache, all have no fever, are alert and eat well.

Nghe An Food Safety Department has taken samples of the yogurt the children ate to test for the cause of the poisoning. Photo: Nghe An Food Safety Department

Immediately after the poisoning incident, leaders of Do Luong district, the Department of Education and Training, and the Nghe An Department of Health were present to direct the care and treatment of the children, grasp the incident, and encourage the families and children who were poisoned.

On the night of May 9, the Nghe An Food Safety and Hygiene Department took samples of the yogurt the children ate to test for the specific cause - Doctor Pham Ngoc Quy added./.