Sun, 07 Nov 2004

Food poisoning hits E. Java

INDONESIA: Fifty-two people were taken to a community health center in Mojokerto regency, East Java, on Saturday in a suspected outbreak of food poisoning.

The Dinoyo subdistrict residents complained that they felt dizzy and some vomited after they ate an iced dessert, served by a resident during a gathering at their house.

Police were still investigating the incident, said Susi, a nurse at Jatirejo Community Health Center in Mojokerto. -- Antara