Update expected on KZN salmonella outbreak
Municipal officials in eThekwini are calling for calm amid the salmonella outbreak in the metro that has resulted in the hospitalisation of more than two dozen people.
Some of the cases were reported after at least 11 people became ill after eating breakfast at Old Town Italy in Umhlanga.
The SA Poultry Association has cleared the restaurant's egg supplier, saying their eggs were not the source - after conducting tests.
Another resident says 15 of her family members became ill when they consumed a pudding made with egg at a family event recently.
Times Live is also reporting that four children at a creche in Cowies Hill were confirmed to have salmonella food poisoning.
eThekwini's Msawakhe Mayisela says they're still trying to get to the bottom of the outbreak.
"We are monitoring the situation. In the event that there is new information that is coming up and something [new is found] - we will communicate immediately," he said.
The Health MEC is expected to address the issue at a press conference later this morning.
You are being advised to cook food such as eggs and meat until well done, avoid sauces and other foods that use raw egg, avoid unpasteurized milk, wash fruit and vegetables before consuming.
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