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Food Poisoning Outbreak in Alexandra
A family in Alexandra, Johannesburg suffers from suspected food poisoning after consuming food from a local spaza shop, resulting in one death and two hospitalizations. The government is taking action to improve food safety.
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Gauteng Department Of HealthEdenvale HospitalAlexandra Community Health CentreCity Of EkurhuleniGauteng Office Of Consumer Affairs
Nomantu Nkomo-RalehokoAaron Motsoaledi
- What advice is given to the public?
- The public is urged to buy food from reputable sellers, check expiration dates, and report non-compliant suppliers to the relevant authorities.
- What is the status of the mother and son?
- The family's 10-year-old daughter died after consuming food from the same spaza shop; the cause of death is still under investigation.
- What happened to the family from Alexandra?
- A 38-year-old mother and her four-year-old son are hospitalized in stable condition after suspected food poisoning from a spaza shop in Alexandra, Johannesburg.
- What is the government doing in response to this incident?
- The Gauteng Department of Health is working with municipalities to increase awareness of food safety in townships and informal settlements.
- What actions were taken following the recent deaths and illnesses?
- The recent deaths prompted a food safety blitz in Ekurhuleni townships, led by the MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko.