The Nassau Guardian
Dozens get food poisoning on Acklins
Almost 60 people in Acklins fell ill after eating food during a local church event on Sunday, MICAL MP V. Alfred Gray confirmed yesterday.
Gray, who said he was briefed by Health Minister Dr. Perry Gomez, said the people attended a church function where ham and turkey were served.
“Of course there were many people at the function and those who ate, most of them got sick,” Gray said.
“Something they served was contaminated.”
He noted that food poisoning was confirmed as the cause of the illness.
Gray said around 11 p.m. on Sunday, dozens of people were being seen by the local doctor at the clinic.
“Today (Monday) I was told that all was well,” he said.
“Most who were seen are okay. This morning, everything was stabilized.”
Gray said the incident was no cause for alarm and noted that an investigation has been launched into the exact cause of the incident.
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