Cape Town — Nine children from Mossel Bay were hospitalised after consuming chips that were bought at a local spaza shop, resulting in stomach cramps.
The children had started to complain of cramps after they had all shared the same packet of potato chips. The Executive Mayor of the Garden Route Municipality, Andrew Stroebel, said the children received swift healthcare and all have been discharged, TimesLIVE reported.
“The children received prompt care, with their parents or guardians by their side throughout the ordeal. Medical staff confirmed all nine children have recovered and were discharged,” he said.
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According to IOL, Stroebel said the Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) from the Garden Route Municipality have started an investigation into the incident. He said the chips were sent to a laboratory and the results would be made public once they have been received.
The municipality said further updates will be provided when more information becomes available, while it urged residents to continue to report such cases of suspected counterfeit or tampered foods.
“Members of the public are urged to contact their nearest SAPS or reach out directly to the Garden Route District Municipality’s Health Services,” it added.
🚨Food Poisoning | 19/11/2024🚨
Mossel Bay; Western Cape.
Nine children were hospitalized for treatment on Monday after eating packets of chips purchased from a local spaza shop.🟠 pic.twitter.com/6ggWPSZFPh
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