Attend Hajatan, 121 Residents In Purwakarta Toxic Food

PURWAKARTA - A total of 121 residents were victims of food poisoning from a celebration event in Tegal Munjul Village, Sukatani, Purwakarta, West Java, Mingu on May 5, 2024.

The victims experienced symptoms of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, and shortness of breath. A total of 27 residents are still undergoing examination at the Bayu Asih Hospital in Purwakarta, seven residents have to be hospitalized, and the rest are undergoing outpatient treatment.

"The majority who are poisoned are teenagers. The food is served at the celebration party," said Purwakarta Regency BPBD officer Ahmad Sidiq, Monday, May 6.

Sidiq said that so far there has been no confirmation from the hospital regarding the type of food that causes residents' poisoning.

In this incident, some residents were treated at the Sukatani Health Center, and some were referred to the Bayu Asih Hospital. No casualties were reported.