22 Terengganu students down with food poisoning

Twenty-two students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Guntong in Terengganu complained of stomach ache and vomiting after having breakfast at a resort in Setiu yesterday.

State Education Director Jelani Sulong said the incident occurred at about 8am and involved students preparing for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination attending the “Anakku Cemerlang” Camp at the resort.

He said it started with only eight of the students, who complained of stomach ache and vomiting, and they were rushed to Setiu Hospital by teachers.

“Not long after that, two more students complained of stomach pain and they were sent to the Permaisuri Health Clinic for treatment. After that, 12 more students were found having symptoms of food poisoning,” he said when contacted today.

Jelani said that following the incident, officers from the Setiu District Health Office conducted checks and took samples of the food served to the students for analysis.

Of the students affected, he said, only one was warded, while the others were allowed to return home.

“The case has been handed over to the health office for investigation and further action,” he said.

- Bernama

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