From the beginning of 2024 until now, the whole country has had many poisoning cases in collective kitchens, causing many people to be hospitalized for treatment, especially recently there were 2 cases of food poisoning caused by Histamine in fish in Nghe An and Nghe An. Hai Phong . Therefore, on July 19, the Department of Food Safety of Ho Chi Minh City proposed that localities in Ho Chi Minh City strengthen poisoning prevention.
Accordingly, the Department of Food Safety requests the People's Committee of Thu Duc city and districts to strengthen inspection, examination and supervision of food businesses, especially collective kitchens and restaurants. using raw materials derived from aquatic products, especially fish products, resolutely do not let businesses sell rancid and unsafe aquatic products.
At the same time, localities coordinate with relevant agencies to trace the same origin of food materials, especially products of aquatic origin when food poisoning cases occur.
In addition, increase information and propaganda about the risk of food poisoning and food poisoning prevention for production and business establishments, catering units, collective kitchens, etc. . Use food ingredients and foods derived from fish and seafood. Instruct consumers to choose and use safe food, not to use rancid, spoiled, or poor quality seafood products.
The Department of Food Safety of Ho Chi Minh City said that during the implementation process, if an incident related to food safety or suspected food poisoning is detected, the units promptly notify the Department of Standards and Management. Food poisoning monitoring - Department of Food Safety.
