Glaxo to probe food poisoning

Thu, 27 May 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAKARTA: Glaxo-SmithKline, producer of Ribena beverage, expressed
concern on Tuesday over alleged food poisoning in Surabaya that
resulted in 40 elementary school students being hospitalized.

The company has claimed responsibility over the alleged food
poisoning, which ensued after the students drank free Ribena
blackcurrant-flavored beverage. The beverage was distributed by
Glaxo-SmithKline as a promotional effort to Barata Jaya I
Elementary School.

Rosalie Ticman from public relations agency R&R Communications
said on Wednesday in a statement on behalf of the company that
Glaxo-SmithKline would investigate the incident. -- JP

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