The Food Safety Department has received information about a suspected food poisoning incident that occurred at two factories in the WHA Industrial Park (Nghi Thuan Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghe An Province), causing about 84 people to be poisoned.
The Food Safety Department has received information about a suspected food poisoning incident that occurred at two factories in the WHA Industrial Park (Nghi Thuan Commune, Nghi Loc District, Nghe An Province), causing about 84 people to be poisoned.
The Food Safety Department has issued Official Letter No. 3090/ATTP-NDTP, requesting the Nghe An Department of Health to direct hospitals treating patients to focus resources on active treatment, not to affect health and life. In case of necessity, it is possible to request professional consultation support from higher-level hospitals.
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Organize an investigation to determine the cause of the poisoning according to regulations, trace the origin of the suspected food, take food samples and specimens for testing. Temporarily suspend the operation of the unit providing the meal suspected of causing the poisoning.
Detect and strictly handle violations of food safety regulations (if any) and publicize the results to promptly warn the community.
The Food Safety Department also requested the Nghe An Department of Health to strengthen propaganda and guide collective kitchens and food service establishments to properly implement food hygiene and safety regulations, including checking the origin of food ingredients, implementing the three-step food inspection process, storing food samples and ensuring hygiene in the processing stages.
In addition, the Department of Health needs to disseminate knowledge about food safety and measures to prevent poisoning to people, especially raising awareness about not using food of unknown origin, label and source.
At the same time, the Department of Health needs to strictly implement the instructions in the official dispatches of the Ministry of Health on strengthening food poisoning prevention and report the implementation results.
Regarding the incident, Nghe An Food Safety and Hygiene Department said it had taken food samples and sent them for testing to determine the cause of the poisoning.
At the same time, this agency has temporarily suspended the operations of BAC Trading Joint Stock Company (located in Vinh City) - the unit providing meals for factories in the industrial park. Inspections were also conducted at the facility providing ready-to-eat meals to trace the origin of the food.
According to the update, the health of the patients is now stable and no cases have worsened. As of 8:00 p.m. on December 6, 43 patients have been discharged from the hospital, while 41 are still being monitored.
Nghe An Food Safety and Hygiene Department said that during the inspection, the catering unit failed to present the Food Safety Training Certificate and health certificates of 5/11 employees involved in food processing. The three-step food inspection books and food sample storage were also inspected, but the records were not in accordance with regulations.
Previously, in Ba Ria - Vung Tau, there was also a food poisoning incident that affected hundreds of people and the cause was investigated as containing dangerous bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella.
To prevent food poisoning, according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, food businesses need to strictly implement food hygiene and safety procedures.
Specific measures include ensuring clear food origins. Specifically, establishments need to purchase raw materials from reputable suppliers with food safety certification. Products need to have clear origins and sources, and must be quality tested before use.
Clean food preparation areas, utensils, dishes, and food-related items. Must have adequate facilities such as stoves, refrigerators, and food storage that meet standards.
Implement "Three-Step Verification": Including checking the food origin (input materials), proper processing (processing at the right temperature and time), and storing food samples (sample storage for 24 hours after processing) so that it can be checked in case of an incident.
Food safety training for staff: Staff directly involved in food preparation must be trained in food safety, from the use of gloves during preparation to proper food handling procedures.
Comply with one-way food processing procedures: Business establishments must ensure that processed food is not re-contaminated from sources of contamination. Create a clean food processing and storage environment, avoiding contact between raw and cooked food.
Public health care: Food establishments need to raise awareness among customers about the risks of food poisoning, instruct them on how to recognize signs of poisoning and how to promptly handle symptoms of poisoning.
To raise public awareness of food safety, according to the leader of the Food Safety Department, authorities need to step up propaganda and education of people and food businesses on measures to prevent poisoning.
In addition, inspection and supervision of food businesses need to be carried out regularly to promptly detect violations and handle them strictly.
The Food Safety Department and local health agencies have issued instructions to strengthen food poisoning prevention, especially in the context of increased food poisoning cases in recent times.
Food businesses need to strictly comply with food safety and hygiene regulations to protect public health.
Source: https://baodautu.vn/dieu-tra-vu-ngo-doc-thuc-pham-tai-nghe-an-d231925.html
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