Nearly 100 workers of Song Cam Shipbuilding Joint Stock Company were hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of shock and nausea following lunch. On the afternoon of June 27, the Emergency Department of Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital received nearly 70 people, with no critical cases recorded. The incident has raised concerns about food safety and the responsibility of catering units in providing meals for workers.
Song Cam Shipbuilding Joint Stock Company signed a contract with an industrial catering unit to cook lunch at their canteen. However, there is currently no comment from the company about the incident, it is unclear what the lunch menu was, what the processing process was, how many workers ate. The authorities took food samples to test for the cause.
As the investigation continues, employers must ensure the health and safety of their employees by delivering safe and healthy meals during working hours. Proper training and monitoring of food handlers are essential to maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Strict quality control measures and thorough inspection of food processing procedures are necessary to prevent incidents like this from happening again.
