Philippines – 2000 Ill from Eating Sweets from Street Vendors

Food Safety News

At least 1,925 people — most of them children — have fallen ill in the Philippines after eating candies said to be intentionally poisoned, according to numerous reports

At least 66 people are currently hospitalized.

Scores of children have experienced diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting after eating the fruit-flavored candies, which were reportedly sold by vendors outside of schools.

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