Two killed by food poisoning

Two killed by food poisoning

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Two people died and 18 others were
rushed to hospital on Tuesday after suspected food poisoning at a
wedding party at Kutayasa village in Baturraden district.

The two victims are 64-year-old Riwen and 56-year-old Matori.
The others were admitted for treatment at the nearby Army-run
hospital.

Banyumas Police chief Sr. Comr. Imam Basuki said police were
investigating the incident and dismissed speculation that the
food poisoning was deliberate.

"We suspect that there was problems with the food and we are
waiting to examine the meals," he said.

Witnesses said the guests at the wedding party held by Miharjo
were served rice, beans, a peanut dish, boiled eggs, spicy
jackfruit soup, and various traditional snacks, such as taffy
made from sticky rice, palm sugar and coconut milk, and also
cakes.

The guests reportedly became dizzy and vomited immediately
after they left the wedding party, police said. (45/emf)