Updated: 15/03/2024 05:37:06
By the afternoon of March 14th, health facilities in Khanh Hoa had recorded 222 suspected cases of food poisoning due to eating chicken rice at a chicken restaurant in Nha Trang City.
The chicken rice dish that allegedly caused food poisoning among many people at Tram Anh restaurant (Photo: HA)
According to a preliminary report from the Khanh Hoa Provincial Department of Health, as of 3 PM on March 14th, medical facilities throughout the province had recorded 222 suspected cases of food poisoning after eating chicken rice at Tram Anh Chicken Rice restaurant (Ba Trieu Street, Nha Trang City).
Of these, 155 patients are being treated at medical facilities with stable vital signs; some patients still have symptoms such as nausea, frequent loose stools, and intermittent abdominal cramps. These cases are under the professional control of the medical facilities. The remaining patients have been discharged and are being monitored on an outpatient basis.
Currently receiving treatment at Khanh Hoa Provincial General Hospital, Ms. HA (19 years old, residing in Lam Dong province) stated that her family had a 5-day vacation in Nha Trang.
On the afternoon of March 11th, her family chose TA chicken rice restaurant for lunch. There, the seven members of her family ordered three servings of fried chicken and three servings of boiled chicken, each including rice, chicken, pickled vegetables, egg butter sauce, and soup.
Afterward, the family continued sightseeing and had a beef dinner. That same night, upon returning to the hotel, Ms. HA's entire family experienced vomiting and diarrhea. On March 12th, the whole family felt exhausted and had high fevers, so they were hospitalized for treatment.
Commenting on the food, Ms. HA said that the food was delicious, nothing unusual, and that it was from a famous restaurant in Nha Trang.
Mr. Trinh Ngoc Hiep, Deputy Director of the Department of Health, visited patients suspected of food poisoning after eating chicken rice.
On March 14th, Mr. Trinh Ngoc Hiep, Deputy Director of the Khanh Hoa Department of Health, visited hospitals to inspect and inquire about patients being treated for suspected food poisoning. Mr. Hiep reported that, to date, the results of testing patient and food samples are still pending, making it impossible to determine the cause of the incident.
Following the incident, authorities inspected the restaurant, collecting food samples for testing. The restaurant was also temporarily suspended from business to facilitate the investigation.
Previously, VTC News reported that on March 13, hospitals in Nha Trang City received 60 patients with symptoms of vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. The patients stated that these symptoms appeared after eating at the Tram Anh chicken rice restaurant.
On the same day, the Department of Health instructed medical facilities throughout the province to be ready to receive and admit patients, ensuring there was no delay in providing emergency care.
Specifically, it is required that patients with severe poisoning symptoms, children, and the elderly be prioritized for transfer to higher-level hospitals. Medical facilities should promptly consult with the Provincial General Hospital on professional matters when cases develop unusual, complex, or worsening conditions that are difficult to predict, to avoid situations where the patient's condition worsens and exceeds the unit's treatment capacity.
Upon receiving a patient, it is necessary to collect samples for testing, store the specimens, and coordinate the provision of specimens and test results…
“The Department of Health has directed the Provincial Food Safety and Hygiene Sub-Department to provide professional and technical support to the food poisoning investigation teams in Nha Trang City throughout the investigation process; regularly update the situation and developments of the food poisoning incident to advise the Department of Health on implementing timely response measures… The Department of Health will inform the public about the cause of the food poisoning as soon as the investigation results and test samples are available,” said Dr. Le Van Khoa, Deputy Director of the Khanh Hoa Department of Health.
According to MINH MINH (VTC News)
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