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Food safety | 25 pupils treated for food poisoning in Ekurhuleni

JOHANNESBURG - Another incident of suspected food poisoning has rocked an Ekurhuleni school.

Gauteng Education says 25 pupils were treated at a healthcare facility.

It says the pupils consumed items bought at a local spaza shop.

The incident comes as calls for a State of Emergency intensify.

READ:  Food safety | Calls for state of emergency to be declared

Food poisoning has claimed the lives of several children in the province.

Other provinces have also seen similar cases. 

Government says it's coordinating comprehensive investigations.

It's urging parents and guardians to be vigilant and closely monitor what children eat.

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