Philippines – Alleged food poisoning downs 216 in Agusan Sur town

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BUTUAN CITY – At least 216 residents from a village in the Agusan del Sur town of Esperanza town were taken to various hospitals on Monday night after experiencing stomach ache, vomiting, and loose bowel movement — common effects of food poisoning.

Dr. Jackie Momville, the provincial health officer, said the affected residents from Barangay Tandang Sora were admitted at Esperanza’s community hospital and nearby towns.

The patients were among the 1,000 beneficiaries of a feeding program.

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