This month, 131 people are sick in the third case of mass food poisoning

In the third case of massive food poisoning this month, 131 people – including children's garden students and teachers – became ill on Monday, November 26th after consuming some food. a caterer while they were attending a camp.

In a joint statement released Tuesday, the National Environment Agency (NEA), the Ministry of Health and the Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) have announced that they are investigating a outbreak of gastroenteritis, inflammation of the stomach and intestines that causes vomiting. and diarrhea.

Epidemic attributable to a Bedok-based caterer

The outbreak was attributed to food prepared by FoodTalks Caterer & Manufacturer, located at Shimei East Kitchen along Bedok North Street 5. All three authorities conducted a joint site inspection Tuesday with food and environmental samples taken for testing and verification purposes. food handlers are sent for stool screening.

According to the Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao, the victims of food poisoning had participated in a learning camp organized by Busy Bees Asia. The organizers said the camp was stopped immediately after the start of food poisoning.

On Tuesday, 131 cases of gastroenteritis had been reported. None of the victims were hospitalized.

Three mass food poisoning this month

This is the third case of massive food poisoning that has been attributed to a food item this month.

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What to do in case of gastroenteritis

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• Avoid milk and dairy products for a few weeks to prevent worsening symptoms of diarrhea
• Rest the bowel by avoiding high-fiber or high-fat foods
• Proper hydration is necessary to treat diarrhea. To do this, you can drink barley water or rice with a pinch of salt or with the help of tablets / sachets of salt for oral rehydration.

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