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Three patients in Quang Nam were hospitalized with fatigue, shortness of breath, sore throat … after eating Minh Chay’s pate. The local health sector has taken samples to analyze food.
On the night of September 3, Dr. Tran Cong An, director of Vinh Duc General Hospital (Dien Ban City, Quang Nam), said that the hospital is treating 3 people with suspected food poisoning due to botulinum infection. . by Minh Chay paté.
After eating Minh Chay pate, 3 people in Quang Nam showed signs of food poisoning. Photo: BVCC
Consequently, on August 27, Ms. LTVK (born 1990, resident of Ai Nghia City, Dai Loc District) received a box of Minh Chay pate from a nun in Dien Hong Commune (Dien City Ban).
That afternoon, Ms. K. made 2 loaves of bread with Minh Chay pate for everyone to eat, including: Ms. K., Ms. VTH (born 1955, resident of Dien Ban City) and NTN ( born in 2005, city resident. Hoi An). In addition, Ms. K. also took out the jar of pate for other people to take home.
The Health Department obtains information from the patient
At 1:45 p.m. on September 1, Mrs. K. and Mrs. H. were tired, with shortness of breath, droopy eyelids, sore throat, muscle weakness, and family members took them to the hospital emergency room General Vinh Duc.
On the night of September 2, NTN was also taken to an emergency by a family member at Vinh Duc General Hospital in the same state of health as the two previous patients.
“After 2 days of treatment, the health of 3 patients has stabilized. These cases show signs of mild poisoning. We have reported to the Quang Nam Health Department. Analysis of food samples will be approved by the Ministry of Health.” done, “said Dr. An.
Jar of Minh Chay pate eaten by 3 patients before showing signs of poisoning. Photo: BVCC
Meanwhile, the head of the Quang Nam Health Department said the unit is reviewing the number of local people who bought Minh Chay pate and advised people not to use this food.
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Botulinum toxin in Minh Chay pate causes poisoning after a few hours to 2 weeks
After ingesting food containing anaerobic bacteria, patients often become intoxicated after 1-1.5 days, but symptoms can appear as soon as a few hours or up to 2 weeks.
