The Department of Health has initiated an urgent investigation into possible food poisoning in Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape and Gauteng following the deaths of children after allegedly consuming noodles.

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The department held a meeting with the Environmental Health Practitioners from the 3 affected provinces and municipalities to receive preliminary investigation reports into the children’s deaths, to obtain more information, including the food brand name, supplier or manufacturer, and stores where the food was purchased.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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