One died, 106 treated for food poisoning

One died, 106 treated for food poisoning

JAKARTA (JP): An 11-year-old girl died and 106 people suffered from serious stomach aches after consuming a meal served at an orphan house in a special program held by a private foundation on Sunday in Cibubur, East Jakarta.

Yulianti, the only fatality, and most of the other victims were orphans.

Although the food was consumed on Sunday, the effect was not detected until the next day, according to a police officer who asked not to be identified.

The program was held by a local non-profit organization called Yayasan Sos Desa Taruna and Ria Pembangunan, a socially active women's organization whose members are primarily wives of high- ranking officers.

The 106 victims are currently being treated at a number of hospitals in the city, including the Cipto Mangunkusumo general hospital (27 patients), Carolus hospital (25), Pasar Rebo hospital (30), Bunda Asih hospital (seven), Kramat Jati police hospital (nine) and Harapan Bunda (seven).

Material evidence, including boiled rice, sauce and fried chicken, has been taken and several witnesses, including the chief organizer, AY Wiyono, have been questioned.

Several noted figures, including representatives of Ria Pembangunan, have visited the victims at the hospitals. (bsr)