Noxious Microbes Devastate Workforce in Hung Yen

Microorganisms were blamed for the cause of a recent mass poisoning at ForeMart Garment Company in the northern province of Hung Yen's An Thi District, according to the Ministry of Health's Administration for Food Safety and Hygiene. The poisoning happened to 230 workers last week after they had lunch at the company. On July 10-15, workers complaining of stomachaches, vomiting and diarrhea were hospitalized at the district medical centre. Most of them have since been discharged. No casualties were reported. (Vietnam News July 17)