On December 19, the Nghe An Department of Food Safety and Hygiene informed that, regarding the food poisoning incident that occurred at two companies in the area on December 6, after taking food samples for testing, it was found that, based on the results of food sample testing by the National Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene Control, the results of the poisoning investigation and the assessment of the patient treatment units, the Department of Food Safety and Hygiene determined that this was a food poisoning case suspected to be caused by Histamine in the fried silver pomfret sample and Microorganisms (E.coli, Coliforms) in some food samples (Stir-fried pickles with meat, fried silver pomfret, stir-fried vegetables, braised meat with radish, orange).
Previously, as reported by Kinh te & Do thi newspaper, on December 6, Nghe An province recorded 84 suspected cases of food poisoning at Premium Fashion Vietnam Co., Ltd. (WHA Industrial Park) and JTEC Co., Ltd. (VSIP Industrial Park) provided meals by BAC Trading Joint Stock Company (business location No. 340, Dang Thai Mai Street, Hung Dong, Vinh City, Nghe An).
Lunch on December 6th was provided by BAC Trading Joint Stock Company with a total of 1,215 diners. Immediately after the meal, 84 people showed symptoms of dizziness, vomiting, headaches... and were taken to medical facilities for emergency treatment.
Immediately after receiving the information, the Food Safety and Hygiene Department reported to the Department of Health and sent a delegation to conduct an investigation and issued a Quick Report No. 484/BC-ATTP on the initial investigation results of suspected food poisoning. At the same time, food samples and specimens were sent to the National Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene Control for testing to determine the cause of the incident.
Regarding the incident, after determining the cause, the Nghe An Food Safety and Hygiene Department recommended that the Nghe An Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Product Quality Management strengthen inspection and supervision of units under its management that have contracts to supply food to collective kitchens in factories, industrial park companies and schools.
Timely prevent unsafe foods, foods that are not properly preserved, trace the origin of foods,...
The Management Board of Economic Zones, People's Committees of districts, towns and Vinh City direct relevant agencies and units to strengthen training and communication on food safety regulations. At the same time, direct regular inspection, examination and supervision of collective kitchens and food service establishments under their management in the area.
Prepare plans, forces, means, materials, and chemicals to promptly overcome and minimize the impact when food poisoning occurs. Handle food poisoning cases according to the provisions of Instruction No. 3930/HD-SYT dated November 18, 2024 of the Department of Health on instructions for handling and investigating food poisoning cases in Nghe An province.
Recommend that the Food Safety Inspection Team of the Department of Health conduct an inspection of compliance with legal regulations on food safety at BAC Trading Joint Stock Company.
Check and trace the origin of food at suppliers to BAC Trading Joint Stock Company. Detect and promptly recommend handling of violations of food safety laws according to regulations.
The Food Safety Department advises competent authorities to issue Vietnamese Standards limiting the content of microbiological indicators in processed foods and Histamine indicators in fish to have a basis for assessment, conclusion and handling of administrative violations.
Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/nghe-an-bat-ngo-ve-nguyen-nhan-gay-ngo-doc-khien-84-cong-nhan-nhap-vien.html
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