Kindergarten children in the city of Fergana are suspected of food poisoning

Kindergarten children suspected of food poisoning in Fergana city

Kindergarten children are suspected of food poisoning in the city of Fergana. The Food Safety Committee has provided official information regarding this situation.

According to reports, pupils from preschool education organizations No. 2, 7, and 47 in the city were admitted to the Fergana Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital with complaints such as elevated body temperature, abdominal pain, weakness, nausea, and diarrhea.

For the initial epidemiological investigations, the food products and meals consumed by the children in these kindergartens were examined. In particular, the products consumed during breakfast, lunch, and evening snacks, as well as the suppliers of these products, were identified.

“Samples were taken from food products and prepared meals for bacteriological examination. Currently, epidemiological investigation and laboratory tests are ongoing,” the statement said.

It was added that as of 11:00 AM on October 26, 28 children are receiving treatment at the infectious diseases hospital. Their general condition is reported to be stable, with no patients in critical condition.

Furthermore, 23 children were discharged for home treatment after their general condition was assessed as satisfactory.

Mass poisoning of children in kindergartens previously occurred in Fergana as well

Later, it was revealed that the catering company supplying food to state kindergartens in the cities of Fergana and Quvasoy had obtained this contract without any tender, based on a decision signed by the regional governor.