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Mass food poisoning in Quang Ngai involving bread vendor

Overview

Following mid-September incidents in Quang Tri and earlier suspected bread-related poisonings in Quang Ngai, a major mass food poisoning event centered on the ‘Bà Được’ street food stall in Cam Thanh Ward has escalated.

By October 10, hospitalizations reached approximately 135 people after consuming bread from the vendor. Patients reported symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. Local health authorities and the Ministry of Health's Food Safety Department issued urgent directives to trace the origin of ingredients, including sauces and vegetables, which the owner reported were prepared at a private residence.

As of October 13, the number of suspected cases rose to 167. Patients have been treated across nine different hospitals and medical facilities in the region. While 13 patients with stable health have been discharged, others remain under medical care. The owners of Bánh mì Bà Được issued a public apology, are cooperating with authorities, and have temporarily suspended all business operations while awaiting laboratory findings.

By October 19, the number of hospitalizations rose to 175. Laboratory tests conducted by the Pasteur Institute of Nha Trang confirmed the presence of ‘Salmonella spp.’ in both food and patient samples. Specifically, 12 out of 13 food samples collected from the stall tested positive, including vegetables, pork sausage, meat floss, sauce, chili sauce, bread, and butter. Testing also revealed high levels of ‘E. coli’ and ‘Staphylococcus aureus’ in several samples, with one butter sample containing ‘E. coli’ levels as high as 18,000 CFU/g.

Entities

Quang Ngai Department of Health · Ba Duoc Banh Mi · Quảng Ngãi · Phuc Hung Private General Hospital · Pasteur Institute of Nha Trang

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Quang Ngai food poisoning: 175 hospitalized after eating contaminated banh mi

    At least 175 people were hospitalized in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, after consuming contaminated banh mi. Tests confirmed Salmonella spp. and high levels of E. coli in food samples from the vendor.

  2. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Bánh mì Bà Được apologizes after 167 suspected food poisonings

    A suspected food poisoning incident involving Bánh mì Bà Được in Quang Ngai, Vietnam, has led to the hospitalization of 167 people. The business has suspended operations while awaiting official test results.

  3. [HEALTH] 13 sources
    Quảng Ngãi food poisoning: 135 hospitalized after eating bread

    Nearly 135 people in Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam, have been hospitalized following suspected food poisoning from the ‘Bà Được’ bread stall. Authorities are investigating the food source and ingredient origins.

  4. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Quang Tri food poisoning: 42 suspected after eating bread

    Forty-two people in Quang Tri, Vietnam, are suspected of food poisoning after eating bread from a new shop. Twenty-six are hospitalized with symptoms including nausea, fever, and abdominal pain.

Sources

afamily.vn · baogiaothong.vn · baoxaydung.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · kenh14.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · nhandan.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · tienphong.vn · tuoitre.vn · vtv.vn

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