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Mass Food Poisoning at New Zealand University
A mass food poisoning outbreak at two University of Canterbury halls leaves over 100 students ill.
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Plum OlsenLincoln ChristensenLuc Mackay
- What was the suspected source of the illness?
- UniLodge, which runs the student residences, is cooperating with the health service and university to investigate the cause of the illness and support affected students.
- What support is being offered to affected students?
- Students affected by the illness can apply for special consideration for exams and receive support from UniLodge, including electrolytes, water, and meals.
- What were the symptoms experienced by the students?
- The illness, suspected to be food poisoning, caused significant disruption, with students missing exams and experiencing long toilet queues.
- What organizations are involved in investigating the incident?
- The cause of the illness is yet to be determined, but a national public health service is investigating.
- How many students were affected by the suspected food poisoning?
- Over 100 University of Canterbury students experienced vomiting and diarrhea after eating catered chicken souvlakia.