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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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August 8, 2008
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Food safety
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54 ill in food poisoning cases
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating food poisoning cases affecting 54 people.

 

Four males and eight females aged six to 49 developed gastroenteritis symptoms after eating at a Sheung Wan restaurant on August 4. Nine sought medical attention and no hospitalisation was required.

 

Four men and six women aged 15 to 76 joined a tour group to the Mainland on August 4 and 5 and developed gastroenteritis symptoms. Six sought medical attention and no hospitalisation was required.

 

Twenty males and 12 females aged nine to 24 developed abdominal pain and diarrhoea after having a take-away dinner on August 6. None required hospitalisation.