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At least six children sought medical attention on suspicion of food poisoning after dining at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong hotel. It is understood the children had consumed ice cream at three restaurants within.
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The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health said yesterday it is investigating three epidemiologically linked food poisoning clusters.
The first cluster involved four boys aged between three and five, who developed abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting about 36.5 hours after having dinner at the Grand Café in the Grand Hyatt on June 1.
The second cluster involved a six-year-old boy, who developed similar symptoms about 31 hours after having lunch at Grissini restaurant in the hotel on June 2.
The third cluster involved a six-year-old girl, who developed similar symptoms about 17 hours after having dinner at One Harbour Road restaurant in the hotel on June 2.
All affected persons have sought medical attention. Four of them required hospitalization and were discharged after treatment.
The CHP said the stool specimens of of five affected persons positive for Salmonella upon laboratory testing. All patients are in a stable condition.
Initial investigations by the CHP revealed that the affected persons had consumed common food.
The CHP appeals to persons who have patronized the Grand Café, Grissini or One Harbour Road in the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong hotel on June 1 and June 2 after which they presented with relevant acute gastroenteritis symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, should seek medical attention and contact the CHP immediately.
The CHP has also set up an inquiry hotline (2125 2371) which operates from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5.30 pm.
