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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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December 24, 2008
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Food safety
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10 ill in food poisoning case 

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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection is investigating a food poisoning case involving 10 people.

 

Four men and six women, aged 30 to 48, came down with gastroenteritis symptoms after a Christmas party on December 19.

 

Six sought treatment from private doctors and one attended Queen Mary Hospital. The food was provided by two caterers.

 

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