'Food poisoning' leaves dozens of Hammanskraal pupils in hospital
The Gauteng Department of Health confirmed the hospitalisation of 47 pupils from Hammanskraal on Monday due to suspected food poisoning.
The pupils, aged between 9 and 14, from Rapelego Primary School, reportedly ate expired chocolates, which had an expiry date of June 2024.
This is the third known suspected food poisoning incident in Gauteng this month.
Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba said only four children remain in hospital.
"The Grade 5 learners reported to have consumed chocolates purchased from another learner which had an expiry date of June 2024. The learners then presented with gastrointestinal issues, and with some experiencing breathing difficulties.
"We urge the public to be vigilant about food safety and ensure the proper handling of perishable and no perishable food items. The public is further advised not to consume food that is expired even if it might still look edible.”
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