Eighty-four workers at the Summer Sonic rock music festival here received medical checkups on Sunday after coming down with symptoms of food poisoning, officials said.
Rescue officials received a call at about 9 a.m. on Sunday, saying three workers at the Summer Sonic 2005 venue who had eaten packed lunches were vomiting.
A total of
20 villagers suffer from food poisoning in E. China county
A total of 20 villagers suffered from food poisoning when they were attending a funeral dinner in Funan County of east China’s Anhui Province Saturday morning, said sources with the local hospital.
Preliminary investigation showed they were poisoned with nitrite contained in the dinner food. Medical staff from the local hospital and epidemic prevention station
Food poisoning cases soar
Nigel Gould, Health Correspondent, reports that cases of food poisoning have soared in Northern Ireland – despite a pledge by experts to significantly reduce incidents.
New figures show a rise of some 400 cases on the overall figure for 2003.
During 2004 there were a total of 1,666 incidents of food poisoning throughout the province.
Some years ago, the Food Standards Agency had pledged to reduce cases by 20% over the five years between 2001 and 2006.
But the total in 2001 was actually lower than last year.
Last year’s figures were compounded by an outbreak of salmonella which struck down more than 70 people.
Lettuce was blamed – and the link was established as the result of a national probe, working alongside a local investigation.Continue Reading Food poisoning cases soar
Over 100 Iraq soldiers hospitalized with apparent food poisoning
The Associated Press reports that according to Iraq Police, over a hundred Iraqi soldiers have been hospitalized after getting sick at their base in northern Iraq. Hospital officials say the troops are suffering from fever, vomiting and stomach pain.
The base is in Tikrit, the hometown of Saddam Hussein.
A police official says they are
Food poisoning causes panic in childcare centre
A dead lizard found in food created panic among the 250-odd children of a childcare centre at Ambattur. These children, who were undergoing free tuitions at the centre, are usually served dinner after their classes.
On Tuesday night, they were served “sambar” rice when a lizard was found in the food served to one of
Russian official: at least 17 dead this year from poisonous mushrooms
Per the CP News Wire in Moscow, Chief state epidemiologist Gennady Onishchenko was cited as telling a news conference Tuesday that at least 17 people have died in Russia from eating poisonous mushrooms so far this year, fewer than during similar periods over the previous four years, and that authorities have recorded 179 cases of
When it comes to food safety… Toss if it if you have any doubts
Jill Rhynard of the Cariboo Press reports that it is estimated that hundreds of British Columbians get sick from food poisoning every day.
The symptoms are very unpleasant (stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) but usually go away after one to three days. The young and elderly are particularly vulnerable to serious consequences. Here are some simple safety rules to help you avoid food poisoning.Continue Reading When it comes to food safety… Toss if it if you have any doubts
Vigil As Eight Falls To Food Poisoning This Year
Azlan Othman of the Borneo Bulletin reports that Brunei has recorded eight food poisoning outbreaks this year. A family, six schools and another victim fell victim to food poisoning, officials from the Health Services Department revealed.
Meanwhile 127 cases of food poisoning were recorded to date this year, up from 67 cases last year. The lowest cases recorded were in 2000 with only 50 cases.
Officials from the Health Services Department to food suppliers highlighted the cases in a briefing to food suppliers on Monday.Continue Reading Vigil As Eight Falls To Food Poisoning This Year
Many food poisoning cases reported in Algerian event halls
Data published by the Algerian ministry of trade regarding food poisoning shows that 46% of cases registered by the Algerian general administration for quality control were caused by eating in events halls, while 26% of them were caused after eating in public restaurants and 11% in university restaurants. The July 11 edition of Al-Khabar newspaper