HONG KONG: 10 ill with food poisoning - (news.gov.hk)
December 28, 2007 – 6:53 pmThe Centre for Health Protection is, according to this story, investigating a food poisoning outbreak involving 10 men, aged 18 to 63.
They came down with vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea about one to five hours after consuming turkey on December 27. The turkey was purchased from a Central restaurant on December 26.
They were treated at Princess Margaret Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Caritas Medical Centre. None required hospitalisation.
The centre reminds the public to observe good personal and environmental hygiene to prevent food-borne diseases.
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