Authorities probe food safety after schoolchildren in Gauteng and Limpopo suffer food poisoning symptoms.
Over 80 pupils from Gauteng and Limpopo have been hospitalized following suspected food poisoning incidents. In Braamfischerville Primary School, Gauteng, about 50 children fell ill after consuming food, while 30 students from Mugoidwa Secondary School in Limpopo experienced similar symptoms. Investigations are underway by the Department of Health and other authorities to determine the source of the poisoning. The students displayed symptoms including vomiting and stomach cramps, leading to a wave of concern among parents and school officials.
Authorities Launch Investigations into Possible Causes
Health officials are closely examining the meals consumed by the students before they fell ill. Preliminary findings suggest food consumed at the schools or brought by vendors may be the cause, but no official confirmation has been released. The incidents come amid growing concerns about school food safety, with authorities urging greater vigilance in food handling practices at schools and by vendors.
Parents Advised to Stay Vigilant
Parents are being advised to closely monitor their children’s health and to report any further incidents. Medical teams have been dispatched to both regions to assist the affected pupils, and most have since been stabilized.
Safety Protocols Reviewed as Schools Resume Operations
The investigation is still ongoing, with schools, food suppliers, and health authorities collaborating to determine the root cause of the poisoning. Meanwhile, school operations in affected areas have resumed cautiously as safety protocols are reviewed.
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