Hue City: Dozens Hospitalized with Suspected Food Poisoning

According to initial information, around 10:00 AM on September 11, 2026, at Scavi Hue Garment Company in Phong Dien Industrial Park, Phong Dien Ward, Hue City, multiple individuals exhibited abnormal health symptoms suspected to be food poisoning. Subsequently, these patients were transferred to Hue Central Hospital Branch 2 for examination and treatment. By approximately 3:00 PM the same day, the hospital had admitted 47 cases.

Urgent Triage and Treatment

Patient Triage and Treatment Arrangements

Immediately upon admitting the patients, Hue Central Hospital Branch 2 implemented emergency protocols, triaging and arranging care according to each patient's health status.

The majority of cases are currently being monitored and treated in the Emergency Department and the Tropical Diseases Department. Among them, one case requiring intensive observation was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for ongoing treatment.

The medical team is closely tracking each patient's progress, fully prepared to intervene and manage any complications that may arise.

Proactive Risk Management

Currently, the cause of the incident and the suspected food sources involved are being clarified by functional authorities. Therefore, determining the exact cause must be based on the findings of official inspections, laboratory tests, and expert investigations by competent agencies.

This incident underscores the ongoing necessity to strengthen food safety controls at institutional kitchens and catering facilities for workers, while reinforcing corporate accountability in overseeing ingredient sourcing, processing, storage, and food sample retention.

Food Safety Linked to Sustainable Development

In the pursuit of green industrial and agricultural development, food safety must be seen as an indispensable pillar of sustainable development. From raw material sourcing to processing, supply, and final consumption, every link in the chain requires transparency, responsibility, and strict regulatory compliance.

Proactively mitigating risks not only safeguards workers' health but also fosters a secure production environment, elevates living standards, and establishes a solid foundation for sustainable economic growth in Hue City./.