Alarming: Food Poisoning Outbreak at Vietnamese Shipbuilding Company Sparks Concerns About Workplace Catering Units’ Safety

On the afternoon of June 27, nearly 70 workers from Song Cam Shipbuilding Joint Stock Company were rushed to the Emergency Department of Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital after experiencing symptoms of shock and nausea following a shared lunch. Despite no critical cases being recorded, the incident has raised concerns about food safety and catering units’ responsibility in providing meals to workers.

The company signed a contract with an industrial catering unit, which cooked lunch at the company’s canteen. However, there is currently no comment from Song Cam Shipbuilding Joint Stock Company about the incident, and it is unclear what the lunch menu was, how it was processed, and how many workers ate. Authorities have taken food samples to investigate the cause of the outbreak.

As investigations continue, employers must ensure their employees’ health and safety by providing safe and healthy meals during working hours. Strict quality control measures and thorough inspections of food processing procedures are necessary to prevent such incidents from happening again. Proper training and monitoring of food handlers are crucial to maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.