# Mass food poisoning investigation at Bandung restaurant > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mass-food-poisoning-investigation-at-bandung-restaurant > Updated: 2026-10-08T13:05:17.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In early October 2026, reports emerged of a mass food poisoning incident at the 88 Seoul Korean restaurant in the Paskal 23 area of Bandung, Indonesia. Hundreds of customers reportedly experienced symptoms such as high fevers, nausea, vomiting, and extreme diarrhea after dining at the establishment between October 2 and October 4. Following these reports, the Bandung City Health Office and the regional food and drug authority (BPOM) launched investigations. Subsequent inspections by the health office indicated that the restaurant required improvements in hygiene and sanitation, specifically regarding the separation of food ingredients from chemical substances like cleaning liquids. Law enforcement, including Polrestabes Bandung, has conducted crime scene investigations and interviewed victims. Legal experts have noted that if the investigation confirms violations of consumer protection laws, the restaurant management could face administrative sanctions, civil compensation, or criminal charges. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: Bandung police investigate mass food poisoning at 88 Seoul restaurant Police and health officials in Bandung are investigating a mass food poisoning incident at 88 Seoul restaurant, where over 200 people fell ill. Management faces potential criminal charges and heavy fines. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bandung-police-investigate-mass-food-poisoning-at-88-seoul-restaurant ### 2026-10-06: 88 Seoul restaurant in Bandung faces investigation after mass food poisoning reports Hundreds of customers reportedly suffered food poisoning, including fever and vomiting, after eating at the 88 Seoul Korean restaurant in Bandung, Indonesia, between October 2 and 4, 2026. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/88-seoul-restaurant-in-bandung-faces-investigation-after-mass-food-poisoning-reports --- Cite as: Mass food poisoning investigation at Bandung restaurant. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mass-food-poisoning-investigation-at-bandung-restaurant