Fine for food supplier for 244 students suspected of food poisoning

On October 21, information from the Thai Nguyen Department of Health, the unit has just issued a decision to administratively fine Nam Thanh Hanoi Company Limited VND 20 million. This is a meal supplier at the Center for National Defense and Security Education - Thai Nguyen University.

The main punishment comes from some kitchen staff not wearing masks and gloves when processing food.

Mr. Ly Van Canh - Head of the Food Safety and Hygiene Department (Thai Nguyen Department of Health) said that when he learned about the incident, the unit established a team to inspect. However, the inspection time had passed 2 days, so samples could not be taken and the exact cause could not be determined.

"Not being able to take samples for testing has led to the unknown specific cause. The samples stored in the cabinet were not complete, when the team came to check after 24 hours, the samples were also thrown away. Some kitchen staff members did not wear masks or hats.

punish violations but not determine whether food poisoning is serious or not," said Mr. Canh.

Previously, as Lao Dong reported, on October 14, many students at the Center for National Defense and Security Education - Thai Nguyen University showed symptoms of digestive disorders. Immediately afterwards, the Center's medical department reported to the leaders and deployed emergency measures.

According to statistics, 244 students suffered from abdominal pain and were monitored and given medical care, of which 9 cases showed more severe symptoms and were transferred to A Thai Nguyen Hospital for examination.

The unit then coordinated with relevant agencies to review all kitchens and water sources, and at the same time reported to the Department of Health to check the cause.