COTABATO CITY — Seven of the 28 victims of food poisoning in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao remained in the hospital, authorities said.
Mayor Shameen Mas-tura of Sultan Kudarat town said the rest of the victims, who were downed by what medical officers described as contaminated grilled fish and macaroni salad, were already discharged by the Cotabato Sanitarium hospital.
The seven victims Mohalidin Ugyang, 6; Aliyah Ugyang, 2; Abel Adam Kupi, 16; Esmael Penguiaman, 15; Jael Nguda, 17; Maguid Kusain, 18; and Alice Upi, 46, all residents of Barangay Simuay.
The victims were among the more than 30 persons who went on a Sunday excursion in nearby Kusiong Beach in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.
They feasted on a grilled fish and macaroni salad prepared last Friday yet in celebration of the Eid’l Fitr.
Maguid Kusain, one of the victims who remained in the hospital, said almost simultaneously they complained of stomach disorders and loose bowel movement after eating.
They were rushed to the hospital Sunday afternoon.
Hospital authorities said the victims have traces of amebiasis while others suffered acute gastroenteritis.
Mayor Mastura said the local government has extended medical and financial assistance to the victims. (PNA)
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